how do you know if your cat is pregnant?
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It's all about the nipples: One of the first and most obvious indicators of pregnancy in your cat is changes to her nipples. Around two to three weeks into pregnancy your pussycat will start showing enlarged and red/pink nipples. Morning sickness: Just like humans, cats can experience sickness during pregnancy.
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["If you're newly pregnant, you might wish for a window into your uterus so you could see that your baby is doing okay. ... ", "When your period doesn't start on time, you might suspect that you're pregnant. ... ", 'Morning Sickness. ... ', 'Fatigue. ... ', 'Increased Urination.']
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This week, a few pregnancy symptoms may appear, though some moms-to-be won't have noticed any signs yet. You might feel some cramping and see a little bit of spotting, both of which can happen as the fertilized egg implants itself in your uterus. Your body is now starting to make the pregnancy hormone hCG.
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You may have heard that female cats cannot get pregnant as long as they are still nursing kittens. Unfortunately, this not true. Most cats will have an estrus cycle (heat cycle) about 4 weeks after weaning their kittens if it is still the breeding season. 1﻿ She may still be nursing and in heat at the same time.
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Once your cat is about six weeks into her pregnancy, she should be fed more frequent small meals. The pressure on her stomach from the kittens makes it harder for her to eat much at a time, but she does need the extra food. Offer her small meals four to six times a day.
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["Foul odor - healthy cats don't smell.", "Persistent sores - sores that don't heal, need to be looked at by a professional.", 'Difficulty with bathroom chores.', 'Loss of appetite.', 'Unexplained bleeding.', 'Lethargy.']
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Once a cat contracts this disease a number of symptoms may begin to show themselves. These symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, swollen glands, lethargy, anorexia, swollen joints, discharge from the eyes and more.
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A cat's pregnancy lasts about 63-65 days. So, a cat can have kittens when she's only 6 months old.
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Cats reach sexual maturity between four months and 1 year of age. Your cat can get pregnant once she's reached her first estrus (heat), or the period when she will breed with males. Until your cat gets pregnant, she will be in polyestrus during breeding season, which usually runs from January to October.
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You do not need to stay away from cats while you're pregnant. However, it's best that you don't change cat litter. Cat poo can carry a parasite that causes an infection called toxoplasmosis. Some birds and other animals, as well as some raw, undercooked or cured meats, can also carry the parasite.
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First, some females will really get affectionate when they're coming into heat. Second, some cats that are already pregnant, even if they're not showing yet, will get very lovey-dovey, almost needy. Any sudden change in a cat's behaviour should be looked into by a vet.
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['Mammary glands will increase in size. During the final week of pregnancy, the mammary glands of your cat will increase in size. ... ', 'Nesting behavior will begin. ... ', 'Temperature will fall. ... ', 'Behavior changes. ... ', 'Decrease in appetite. ... ', 'Licking, pacing, howling, and chirping.']
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You might notice your cat licking her genitalia frequently – There is a discharge from the cat's vulva a few hours before birth starts. Your cat's water will break as well. Now is the time for pacing, restlessness, and howling, meowing, or chirping from your cat.
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These character and mood changes are also indicative of pregnancy: Affection increases: Your cat may become more affectionate than normal and frequently seek out your attention. By all means, give it to her! Increase in sleeping: Many pregnant queens will sleep for more hours in a day than before pregnancy.
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Some vet practices can diagnose cat pregnancy using ultrasound, sometimes as early as 15 days into her term. The vet may also be able to give you an indication of how many kittens your cat is expecting by day 40 of her pregnancy.
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Licking, pacing, howling, and chirping You might notice your cat licking her genitalia frequently – There is a discharge from the cat's vulva a few hours before birth starts. Your cat's water will break as well. Now is the time for pacing, restlessness, and howling, meowing, or chirping from your cat.
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As the big day nears, your cat will become more affectionate and clingy. Young cats are often specifically anxious, especially during their first pregnancy. Don't leave them alone too much.