Expert: Marcia Owen - 2/7/2009

Question
hi i have a nine month old cat recently she has been showing  most signs of being pregnant and by my workings out should be due around 23rd feb. i am currently worried about the i cant feel or see the kittens moving about inside her  how soon should i be able to see this or feel it ? thank you for your help x x x

Answer
Dear Kathryn

I am sure you are getting excited at the imminent kittens. The kittens should be seen moving any day now as it is usually around 2 weeks before they are due.  Of course you need to remember that as it is her first litter her muscles are very tight and you may have to be very observant at first.  I tend to spend hours with my hands on their abdomen waiting to feel that litter flutter.

I'm sure it won't be long before you feel them.  I assume she is nicely rounded?  If she is only have one then you may not even see any movement as the kitten could be tucked up high out of the way.

Regards

Marcia