Expert: Kate Tilmouth - 1/1/2011

Question
QUESTION: Hey While I Was Rubbing My Cat's Pregnant Belly She Started To Meow and her claws kept going in and going out she wouldn't stay still and why is that?
also she has been attacking my littlest kitten he is a boy but she doesn't attack my other male cat! why is that?

ANSWER: Hi
her reaction is that of a contented cat. Often cats will paw the air ie put claws in and out when they are happy.

As for her attacking the kitten, is he neutered yet? if not then he may be giving off strong male scents which she may feel threatened by. Of course she may simply not like him as much as the other cats.

best wishes Kate
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QUESTION: He Is Not Neutered And She Has Been Sleeping A Lot And When I Touch Her Belly It Is Very Hard why is that?
She Hasn't Been Sitting Right Why Is That?
Why Has She Been Licking Her Private Parts So Much?
She Is 12 Months Today And I Am Scared She Might Have A Hard Time Being A New Mommy Cat.
She Has Been Getting Out Accidently Why Is She Doing That?
And She Has Been Meowing And Laying On Her Side Since Yesterday (:

Answer
Hi
yes it does rather sound like she is pregnant and may be going to give birth soon.

Please see this page for more information and help

http://www.our-happy-cat.com/cat-pregnancy.html

Don't worry mother nature knows what to do. the worst thing you can do is to be edgy around her and this will upset her. remain calm and just be supportive without interfering.

Unfortunately cats will always try to get out they are wild animals at heart and so the fact that she got out is not surprising and that is why it is always best to have your cat spayed anyway. there are also health benefits for your cat as well

http://www.our-happy-cat.com/neuter.html

best wishes Kate
http://www.our-happy-cat.com