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Cat Pregnancy - The signs to look out for.
So, how do you know if your cat is pregnant, what are the signs to watch out for?
It will take three weeks before there are any signs that your cat is pregnant. The first sign is when she doesn't come on heat two to three weeks after she mated. The first visible sign of your cat's pregnancy will be her swollen nipples which will be a deep coral pink. This pinking will be more noticeable if this is your cat's first pregnancy.
Your cat will sleep more and possibly become a little more affectionate towards you. She may spend most of her time indoors showing little interest in going outside of the house.
After the fourth week or so, you may notice that your cat is gaining a bit of weight and is now looking pregnant. By this stage of cat pregnancy the kitten's internal organs will have formed and the embryos will be about 1 inch in length. In five and a half weeks the skeletons will develop, and a little later than that you may see movement. When mom-to-be is resting, look for rippling motions along her flank.
| Marc de Jong author of How To Take Care Of Your Pregnant Cat writes.. It is recommended to have your female cat checked by your veterinarian. If possible before breeding! Cat pregnancy takes a lot of energy. Therefore a pregnant queen should stay as healthy as possible. No medication should be given during feline pregnancy, except in emergency. |
At the sixth week of your cat's pregnancy, her nipples will start to swell with milk. In the wild a pregnant cat will gorge herself as she cannot be at all certain of when she will catch her next meal. Your cat will demand more food, but may prefer that food in smaller, more frequent meals. Give her what she needs but try not to overfeed as too much extra weight could impede a trouble free labor. Your vet can advise.
Activity should be present throughout the cat pregnancy in order for your pet to maintain muscle tone and prevent gaining too much weight. In the last days of the pregnancy however, you will find that your cat will slow right down.
Cat Pregnancy - Prepare...
About a week before the birth your mom-to-be will start to hunt around for a suitable nesting place. Open closets, draws etc. look like good places for a nest to her, so keep them closed.
| Every Cat Pregnancy Should Be A Wanted Pregnancy. Even a very young cat, 6 to 9 months, can become pregnant if she is outside when in heat. If she gets out, she will get pregnant. To avoid unwanted litters get her spayed, even if she is an indoor only cat. She only has to slip out the door and... Help! I've Got a Pregnant Cat! |
A few days before the birth your cat's appetite will subside and she may go off her food altogether.
That is about all the information about cat pregnancy a page like this can give. If you need to prepare for a birth of kittens you may need more information than this. The downloadable ebook How To Take Care Of Your Pregnant Cat will give you all that you need to know for a successful cat pregnancy and birth. The book is written in easy to understand, everyday language and is highly recommended.
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