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Hi,
I thought my cat was pregnant because my male cat got her several times before he went into get fixed and she happened to be in heat at the time. She has many signs of pregnancy, increased apetite , very affectionate (wasn't before), sleeping a lot and in weird places like my closet, belly seems to be hard and getting round and her nipples are hard a pinkish. I don't know if I'm feeling movement or if it's just her. She has been acting strange for the past 24hrs though. She is acting like she is in heat...making the groaning noises and she has a clear discharge. My male cat who is neutered keeps jumping her and biting her neck. Now I'm wondering if she is pregnant or not...can someone help me???
Jen,
Your cat might very well be pregnant, in fact if it's been roughly 63-65 days since she had access to an intact male she might very well be in early labor or preparing to deliver her kittens. The clear discharge could be amniotic fluid but if she hasn't delivered any kittens yet she should see a vet just to make sure that there isn't any kind of complication that's preventing her from delivering her babies naturally - it does sound like she might be having contractions and pushing based on what you're saying which means that she should have started delivering kittens by now. I would also make sure to isolate her from your male - she may be trying to stall delivery because of the stress of having him around so I'd say that if you can set her up in a spare bedroom or other quiet place your boy can be shut out of go ahead and do that - see what she does over the course of an hour on her own...If she doesn't deliver any kittens then she should be taken to a vet to make sure that she hasn't got a large baby stuck blocking the way for the other ones to be born which would mean she'd need a c-section or the vet may try to deliver normally with the help of forceps if the kitten is moving with contractions. If you've got any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me again - I'm more than happy to help in any way that I can.
Kind regards,
Ali
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Ali
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I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.
Experience
I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.
Education/Credentials
I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.
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