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i think my cat is pregnant i am not sure cause i don't know how to tell for sure her stomach is getting bigger but i don't know if it is because she is pregnant or not
i also want to know how long cats stay pregnant and when i can tell she is going to give birth
Hi Autumn,
There are two questions to ask yourself to figure out if she is pregnant. Was she in heat and did she get outside? If it's yes to both then more than likely she is pregnant. I am attaching a link to a really informative article about pregnant cats. This should answer most of your questions.
http://www.2ndchance.info/felinelabor.htm
If the answer is no to those two questions then I would get her to a vet. There is a condition that mimics pregnancy in cats that could kill her. It's called a pyrometia. She will need to be taken care of by the vet or she could die from this. Good luck and let me know what happens.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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