How to know if your cat is pregnant

How to know if your cat is pregnant

Although the belly of a female cat does not begin to bulge until her pregnancy is very advanced, there are other signs that indicate that your pet is pregnant. These signs are purely physical and behavioural, as hormonal changes that the animal experiences in the gestation process will affect her mood. At OneHowTo, we'll explain how to know if your cat is pregnant.

Steps to follow:
1

The first thing to know is that a cat's pregnancy lasts longer than two months, specifically, between 63 and 69 days.

2

During the first two weeks, there will not be any obvious signs of pregnancy. However, if your cat frequently goes on night outings, she will stop once she becomes pregnant.

3

The first outward physical changes begin to appear in the third week. Your cat's nipples will become much larger and also take on a pink hue.

4

In the fourth week, it will become noticeable that the cat has a bulging belly because the embryos in the litter are beginning to increase in size.

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At the same time, behavioural changes in the cat due to pregnancy will begin. These changes result from both her physical state and her hormones. Some cats become very calm and require more attention, while others, by contrast, prefer to be alone and become unfriendly whenever they are touched.

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Two days before the delivery, the cat will feel distressed and will cry and wail with increasing frequency until she finally gives birth.

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