how to tell if a cat's pregnant?
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["After approximately 15-18 days of a cat pregnancy, you may notice that your pet's nipples become enlarged and red – this is known as 'pinking-up'.", 'Similar to morning sickness in humans, your pregnant queen may go through a stage of vomiting.']
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Late pregnancy and premonitory signs of parturition In the cat pregnancy generally lasts for 63 to 65 days; however, it is not unusual for some cats to carry a normal litter for either a shorter or longer time (range 58 to 70 days).
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['Taking the Pregnancy Test Too Soon.', 'Not Waiting Long Enough to Read the Test.', 'Waiting Too Long to Read the Test.', 'Not Believing Positive Test Results.', 'Not Following up on a Negative Test.', 'A Word From Verywell.']
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['Decreased Activity. If your dog easily becomes exhausted or is spending more time napping, it may indicate that she is pregnant. ... ', 'Changes in Appetite. ... ', 'Unusual Behavior. ... ', 'Enlarged or Discolored Nipples. ... ', 'Weight Gain and Enlarged Abdomen. ... ', 'Nesting Behaviors.']
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Your household (along with your cat, of course) is expecting a new litter of kittens. A cat's pregnancy lasts for 64 to 67 days or approximately 9 weeks. But how can you tell when your cat's going into labor?
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Possibly one of the most noticeable signs that your dog is pregnant will be changes to their nipples which will begin to appear more swollen. Another visible cue is changing colour with the nipples becoming darker, particularly the ones closest to their hind legs.
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Cats reach sexual maturity between four months and 1 year of age. Your cat can get pregnant once she's reached her first estrus (heat), or the period when she will breed with males. Until your cat gets pregnant, she will be in polyestrus during breeding season, which usually runs from January to October.
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Personality Changes in a Pregnant Cat Affection increases: Your cat may become more affectionate than normal and frequently seek out your attention. By all means, give it to her!
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Once a cat contracts this disease a number of symptoms may begin to show themselves. These symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, swollen glands, lethargy, anorexia, swollen joints, discharge from the eyes and more.
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['She is more vocal than normal. Also known as “calling,” your cat may wail, moan or meow more than usual while she is in heat. ... ', "She's restless. ... ", 'A low crawl. ... ', 'Extra affection. ... ', 'Excessive grooming. ... ', 'Your indoor cat wants to be outside. ... ', 'Her tail tells a tale.']
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About 24 hours prior to going into labour your cat may become restless, uninterested in food and begin making a "nest". Her vulva may be swollen and have a clear mucous discharge. Abdominal contractions will then commence, the queen will strain and the first kitten should be born within 1 to 2 hours.
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['Bleeding or spotting. Light bleeding or spotting is often the first sign of pregnancy. ... ', 'Cramping. ... ', 'Sore breasts. ... ', 'Tiredness or fatigue. ... ', 'Nausea. ... ', 'Bloating. ... ', 'Changes in discharge. ... ', 'Increased need to pee.']
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So, if you come home and notice that your cat is purring and stretching a lot, that could be a sign that they're happy you finally came back. Another sign your cat missed you is that they might seem a little stressed out when you return, maybe a little agitated.
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Rarely, a pet may develop signs of false pregnancy after being spayed, due to the sudden removal of hormones. Signs of false pregnancy involve behavioral changes and the development of mammary tissue. If you feel that your pet may be showing signs of false pregnancy, please contact your veterinarian.
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You may have heard that female cats cannot get pregnant as long as they are still nursing kittens. Unfortunately, this not true. Most cats will have an estrus cycle (heat cycle) about 4 weeks after weaning their kittens if it is still the breeding season.
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When can a mother cat become pregnant again? She can become pregnant again within 6 weeks of delivery so it is important to trap her for surgery as soon as the kittens can be away from her for a couple of days.
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['Missing Periods. In most cases, this is the reason women suspect that they are pregnant. ... ', 'Spotting. ... ', 'Feeling Full. ... ', 'Sensitive Breasts. ... ', 'Urination. ... ', 'Headaches. ... ', 'Changes in Food Patterns. ... ', 'Fatigue.']