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How Long Are Cats Pregnant?
How to tell if a cat is pregnant
Having cats in your life is an
emotional time for you and your cat and very exciting. It's important to know
how to tell if your cat is pregnant, and what you can do to make sure she is
happy with her pregnancy before you can welcome bundles of fur into your home.
When planning for kittens it
is important to remember that your cat and its litter will demand that you be
prepared to deal with them. Through this article we give you everything you
need to know about pregnant cats to help you support your pet throughout
pregnancy and childbirth.
Cat pregnancy
Cats like us a lot, have periods
of fertility peaks when they can become pregnant - this is known as in season
or in heat. Cats can come in season for once every three weeks, so there are
plenty of opportunities for your pet to become pregnant!
To avoid the unexpected litter of
cats, you can neuter the cat before its first season of mating, so that the cat
can become pregnant after that point easily, as raised by the garbage can be
expensive for you and weary for your cats.
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how long are cats pregnant?
It is difficult to know exactly
how long a cat is pregnant, but usually the cat pregnancy lasts between 63 to
67 days, and the cat's pregnancy period can vary from 61 days to at least 72
days.
The cat (queen) will not show any
physical symptoms of pregnancy often until it's a few weeks into her tenure,
take your cat to the vets if you think your cat is pregnant and you want to
make sure.
There are many physical signs that
you should be able to spot after two or three weeks that have passed and you
can discover it yourself.
How do I know my cat is pregnant?
You may notice that your favorite
nipples become enlarged and red - this is known as 'pinking -up' after
approximately 15-18 days of cat pregnancy.
Your queen's belly will start to
swell, but avoid touching it so you don't risk hurting her or her unborn cats,
keep an eye on your cat.
The mother will gradually gain
weight between 1-2 kg depending on the number of cats she carries and this is
one of the strongest signs that she is pregnant.
You will notice that the appetite
of queens later in pregnancy, which will also contribute towards gaining
weight, you should also check that increased appetite may be a sign of the
presence of worms or disease.
Increase your pregnant cat meow
and seek more fuss and attention from you.
Cat pregnancy can be diagnosed by
some veterinary practices using ultrasound, as early as 15 days into its
mandate. Your veterinarian may also be able to give you an indication of how
many cats your cat expects on the 40th day of pregnancy.
Signs of impending
If your cat refuses food, the work
it does and is looking for a secluded place to settle in may be because her
work is about to begin soon.
Your cat's body temperature will
start dropping to around 37.8°C at 12-24 before starting its work.
My mother may become more vocal
before birth, and it wants to wash herself constantly and show agitated.
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The process begins with strong
abdominal contractions, followed by a discharge from her vagina. If the
discharge is black and heavy, or blood-colored, contact your veterinarian
immediately.
After this discharge, you must
follow the cats very quickly!
Cat birth processes usually go
smoothly without any intervention, however there are some signs that can
suggest complications, such as deformed secretions and pain that strain without
producing cats, if you notice any of these symptoms or have any other concerns,
contact the veterinarian.