what are the symptoms when a cat is pregnant?
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How to tell if your cat is pregnant. 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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['Excessive Urination & Thirst. Your cat may be suffering from Type I or Type II diabetes if they are urinating frequently. ... ', 'Increased Weight Loss & Appetite. ... ', 'Inability to Jump & Loss of Interest. ... ', 'Change in Gait. ... ', 'Lack of Appetite, Vomiting, Lethargy.']
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['the usual signs of pregnancy, such as amenorrhoea (missed period), morning sickness and breast tenderness.', 'pain in the lower abdomen.', 'pain in the lower back.', 'cramps on one side of the pelvis.', 'vaginal bleeding or spotting.']
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['Back pain. ... ', 'A white-pink mucus coming from the vagina.', 'Pelvic contractions. ... ', 'Brown or bright red bleeding with or without cramps. ... ', 'A sudden decrease in signs of pregnancy like nausea or breast pain. ... ', 'Diarrhea and abdominal pain.']
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['Cramps. Menstrual cramps are an early and evident sign of pregnancy. ... ', 'Elevated Basal Body Temperature. ... ', 'Sore, Tender, and Heavy Breasts. ... ', 'Exhaustion and Fatigue. ... ', 'Nausea. ... ', 'Food Cravings, Aversions, and Sensitivity to Smells. ... ', 'Bloating and a Feeling of Tightness. ... ', 'Urge to Urinate.']
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First, some females will really get affectionate when they're coming into heat. Second, some cats that are already pregnant, even if they're not showing yet, will get very lovey-dovey, almost needy. Any sudden change in a cat's behaviour should be looked into by a vet.
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["Scratching or biting. Flea bites are very itchy, so it's likely your cat may be scratching more than usual. ... ", 'Excessive grooming. ... ', 'Hair loss. ... ', 'Red patches of skin. ... ', 'Adult fleas on coat. ... ', 'Flea dirt. ... ', 'Tapeworm eggs in stool. ... ', 'Irritable and restless.']
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['Intense and Frantic Scratching or Biting. ... ', 'Excessive Grooming and Hair Loss. ... ', 'Avoiding Certain Parts of Your Home. ... ', 'Agitation, Edginess and Restlessness. ... ', 'Red Skin Lesions or Scab-Like Bumps. ... ', 'Muscle Loss, Pale Gums and Lethargy. ... ', "Tiny Pepper-Like Specks on Your Cat's Fur."]
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['An increase in the fetal heart rate.', 'Contractions of the uterus (womb)', 'Increased heart rate and temperature in the mother.', 'Tenderness of the uterus.', 'Bad smelling vaginal discharge.']
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Some vet practices can diagnose cat pregnancy using ultrasound, sometimes as early as 15 days into her term. The vet may also be able to give you an indication of how many kittens your cat is expecting by day 40 of her pregnancy.
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During pregnancy, the cat's behavior alters very little, although some cats become more loving, and a few become aggressive. During the final week, the queen may search for a suitable kittening bed or nest. The pregnant cat should be confined indoors at this time.
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['Increased appetite.', 'Sudden weight gain.', 'Excessive drinking.', 'Frequent urination.', 'Urinating in areas outside the litter box.', 'Unkempt fur.', 'Lethargy.']
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Often cats will show no symptoms at all, but common signs to look out for include: Increased appetite. Overly cleaning or washing the area around its bottom. Small segments of worms or rice-looking grains in the fur around the bottom.
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Caring for Your Pregnant Queen It's rare, but in the earliest stages of pregnancy, your cat may have "morning sickness" that might show up as a lack of appetite or vomiting. If that keeps happening, take her to the vet. With the surge of hormones and changes to her uterus, she may show signs of fatigue.
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['Inability to urinate or only passing a small amount of urine.', 'Bloody or cloudy urine.', 'Loss of bladder control, dribbling urine.', 'Increased frequency of urination or visits to the litter box.']
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["Lack of Interest In Eating and Drinking. It's common for cats to lose their appetite toward the end of their lives. ... ", 'Extreme Weakness. You will notice your cat becoming more lethargic and refusing to move. ... ', 'Lower Body Temperature. ... ', 'Changes in Appearance and Smell. ... ', 'Seeking Solitude.']
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The Symptoms of Kidney Failure in Cats As the disease progresses, cat parents may notice the more classic clinical signs such as: increased drinking and urination, vomiting, weight loss and bad breath.