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Hi Danna,

This varies from cat to cat. Also, each vet has different views on the best time. Most cats are able to reproduce at around six months, so you will definitely want to get her spayed or him neutered before that time. Many vets prefer to sterilize at around 12 weeks. My advice is to speak to your vet of choice and see what he or she recommends and why. He will be able to help you make the best decision based on your cat's size and overall health.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

when is the best time to get a kitten nuetered?

-- Contributed by: danna

Hi Lori,

This is actually very normal. He isn't neutered and she is pregnant. She probably just wants to be left alone. I would consider getting him neutered, unless you are planning on breeding. If not neutered, he is much more likely to spray and have urination issues. Just keep an eye on them and if she gets too stressed give her a private area where she'll be left alone. Good luck with the new kittens.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a cat who is close to having her second litter. We kept the one male cat from her previous litter and now she hisses and cries every time he is in the room. A few points that may need to be taken into account: 1. She nursed him for at least 12 weeks and I actually think it was closer to 15 when she finally made him stop completely. 2. He has not been neutered yet. 3. He is 5 months old now. So my questions are: Is this normal and also why is she acting this way towards him? We are keeping them separated as much as possible. Is there anything else that can be done to control this behavior? Thank you

-- Contributed by: Lori Mouse

Hi Regina,

It is best to wait until the cat has her kittens before treating her. Once the kittens are born, you'll need to treat them after a few weeks too. Ask your vet for appropriate dosage for the kittens.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Can I treat pregnant cats for worms? I will use D-Worm with Dipiperazine Sulfate, poperazine and it is for kittens, Cats, Puppies and dogs?

-- Contributed by: Regina Massey

Hi Christy,

If you place your hands on her stomach, you should be able to feel if the kittens are still moving or not. If you do not feel any movement after checking her several different times, I would take her to the vet to make sure the kittens haven't died inside her as this could be fatal to your cat. More than likely, she is very near to birthing them.

I have heard of cats nursing other kittens, so I'm not concerned about that. It is normal for the milk to come in just before birth as well. It won't hurt her to be nursed as long as she isn't in distress.

When she goes into labor, she will look for a place to "nest" or hide away and have her kittens. Also, you may notice her pacing, yowling and panting.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have adopted a simese mix that is about 1-2 years old and at the same time adopted a kitten around 3months old about 3 weeks after bring them home noticed that the simese looks to be pregnant I count the days and get things ready (never asked if the cat had been outside before ) about 2 weeks ago noticed discharge everywhere she sat or layed down then she started letting the other one nurse on her which she never did before and will just cry for him to come to her milk ducts were full now they are not and there has been no more dischage at all the date i havwe is aug. 7 but then heard that some simese breeds can go 71 days that would make it around aug 14, was wondering if letting the other one nurse on her was healthy and should i be worried that somthing hass happed to the babies she does not seem to be as big as she was

-- Contributed by: christy

Hi Heather,

I would keep the vet appointment and have her checked over. The vet will be able to tell you if she is likely to be in distress. He or she may even schedule a C-section if there are particular worries. The vet can spay after she stops nursing, I believe.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Yes Hello. We were going to spay our female cat on Monday... but a couple daqys before the visit, she had kittens in her belly. i really worried about her because this is going to be her first litter and she is such a tiny cat. I think the due date is nearing because she is already nesting... and any help i could get would be wonderful.

-- Contributed by: heather

Hi Chris,

Yes, if you feel her stomach gently, you should be able to tell if there are still kittens inside. If she does not progress in her labor in the next few hours, I would get her to the vet as quickly as possible. She may be in distress.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My cat had a kitten last night, only 1, but she still looks VERY pregnant, could she be?

-- Contributed by: Chris

Hi Bobbie,

After a few weeks, you can often feel the shape of the kittens if you feel her stomach. However, the only way to be certain is to take her to the vet. If she is pregnant, then she needs prenatal care anyway, so this is a good idea. If she is not pregnant, then she may have another issue that needs to be taken care of. Either way, a trip to the vet is in order. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

i have a cat that i think is pregnant but dont know for sure she is getting round so i a soom she is but dont know when she will have the litter what should i do

-- Contributed by: bobbie

Hi Ware,

This should still be the same litter of kittens, but she may be having trouble birthing them all. If her labor does not progress after a few hours, I would get her to the vet as quickly as possible for her health and the health of the kittens.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Can a cat be pregnant with two litters at the same time? My cat gave birth last night to 1 kitten, however her belly is still very large. This is her second litter which I've always heard is the largest. I don't know when she bred exactly as there are a large number of strays in the neighborhood and try as we do, sometimes she does slip out the door before we can stop her. If she is still pregnant, how do we know when the rest will be born?

-- Contributed by: Ware

Hi Pamela,

Her stomach should not be hard. I think you should go ahead and take her to the vet. There are several things that might be going on with her, one of which could be a kitten that wasn't birthed and is dead inside her or an impaction or tumor. Any of these things are serious to her health. Hopefully the vet will say it is something minor, but I would err on the side of caution in this case as it could be something more serious. Please let me know if she's okay.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My cat had kittens and we have started the process of the kitten eating on their own, but we have now noticed that the mother cat has a hard belly near the nipples??? does this go away? is this normal?

-- Contributed by: Pamela

Hi Amber,

While heat cycles vary, many are just a matter of days. Why some people think they last longer is because cats will often have heat cycles one right after the other, so it is almost as though they are in perpetual heat.

If she is out of the heat cycle and you are not planning to breed her, now is the time to take her to be spayed.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

my cat went into heat for the first time a couple of weeks ago. i read online that heat cycles last longer than hers did. hers lasted a little less than a week. does that mean shes pregnant?

-- Contributed by: amber

Hi Ashley,

It is vital that you take her to the vet and get her excellent prenatal care. This is for her own health as well as that of the kittens. Once she has the kittens, keep her indoors and separate from any male cats that are not neutered until you can get her spayed.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My cat had a miscarrage, and before I could get her fixed she ends up pregnant again, I am worried she will miscarry again...what should I do??

-- Contributed by: Ashley

Hi Alex,

I would go ahead and take her to the vet since she hasn't had any prenatal care and may be a bit malnourished. He may be able to put her on special food and/or vitamins to help in the final few weeks of her pregnancy.

Also, when she has the kittens, keep her and the kittens separated from the male cats. Even if the males are laid back, the kittens will be very fragile and may not be able to take even a curious cat bothering them. Any interference will also stress the mother cat and may cause her to react badly to your males.

Good luck with the kittens!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

me and my husband found a stray kitten, who im guessing is about 7 or 8 months old. she is pregnant and will probably give birth in a couple weeks. she is thin so we have been feeding her to get her weight up, but is there a chance the kittens will have problems? also we have 4 male cats who are very laid back, when do we let them interact? right now she is in our spare bedroom. thanks for your time

-- Contributed by: alex

Hi Kelsey,

Is she spayed? Could she possibly be in heat?

I would keep a very close eye on her and try to figure out where the blood is coming from. For example, are her stools clear of blood? What about her urine. A check once she uses the litter box should give you the answers to these questions. You may also want to take a fecal sample to the vet for testing.

She could have an anal sac infection, be pregnant, be straining while relieving herself or any number of things. But observance is probably the best place to start and you can start to narrow down concerns from there.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi. I just found a cat and I am unsure if she is pregnant however I think she is. I have been finding blood spots around chairs she has been laying on and there was a clump of blood on her tail when I took her to the vet. Is this a problem with a pregnancy or anything else? I don't know what to do.

-- Contributed by: Kelsey

Hi Brydie,

Enlarged nipples can be a sign of pregnancy, but the only way to know for certain is for the vet to look at her. If your cat is full-grown, she shouldn't have many problems from the pregnancy. Sometimes first-time mothers are a little uncertain about how to care for kittens. This can translate into the mother cat being either overprotective (she'll hide the kittens from you) to her being a bit neglectful. Just keep an eye on her and the kittens and it will likely be fine.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

hi i think my kitten is pregnant, shes about 7 months old now, her nipples have grown alot and she is more affectionate. Is it dangerous for them to get pregnant at young age?

-- Contributed by: brydie

Hi Angela,

A lot of owners have reported that cats become more affectionate as they grow closer to labor. A lot depends upon the cat's individual personality.

Some cats have more stress than others. If she is a first-time mother, this may be even more pronounced. She probably just needs reassurance that you are there for her in case something goes wrong.

You may also notice other nesting behaviors, such as her looking for a dark, quiet place to have her kittens.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Is it normal for a pregnant cat who is a week or 2 away from birth to become extremely affectionate? She has been real loving this pregnancy but as she nears her due date, she has been wanting attention 24/7 and will often "cry" when I leave the house. Is this normal as she nears the birth?

-- Contributed by: Angela

Hi Janet,

Usually, just before birth, a pregnant cat's nipples will appear enlarged. This is because her body is preparing for the birth and the ability to feed her kittens.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi Angel,

Your cat will likely begin to grow wider. After about six weeks, you can often see the kittens moving or feel small lumps in the cat's belly. The only way to be completely certain, however, is to take the cat to the vet.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

does the cats nipples get bigger when pregnant

-- Contributed by: janet

how do i figure out if my cat is pregnant?

-- Contributed by: angel

Hi Not a Crazy Cat,

A lot is going to depend upon how old the kittens are. Yes, a cat can get pregnant while nursing. A cat can become pregnant again even just a few days after giving birth and typical gestation lasts about 65 days. Since it is best to wait until the kittens are on solid food (around 8 weeks) before having your cat spayed, you'll want to keep her away from unneutered male cats and keep her indoors until you are able to get her spayed.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Can a female cat still get pregnant if she appears to still nurse her last kitten?

-- Contributed by: notacrazycat

Hi Stephanie,

If you're concerned about the cat, your best bet is to capture her and take her to the vet for a checkup. He can tell a lot by feeling her womb and seeing how large it is, etc. You can also talk to him about any other special care she may need and find out about clinics to get her and the kittens vaccinated and fixed.

You'll also want to keep a close eye on her as her instinct as she nears labor will be to hide. If you're worried she may have problems, then it might be best to make her a comfy nest and contain her. Perhaps in a tack room?

Hope she and the kittens are okay.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a cat which lives at the barn and she is pregnant. I can't tell how far along she is. She has gotten very large. I believe she is too big. My sister in-law has cats and breeds them and she has said that the last time one of her cats got that big, she died during labor because the kittens had gotten too big for her. Do you have any suggestions?

-- Contributed by: Stephanie

Hi Jerry,

The cats will more than likely be just fine, but when you let cats interbreed from the same family there is more of a risk of genetic defects because the gene pool is more limited. It is the same thing with humans and one of the reasons people don't marry their cousins, for example. The gene pool becomes narrower and anomolies show up more readily.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

my cat is pregnant and the question I have is, how will these kittens come out? the reason I ask is that the father is my cats brother. will the kittens still be born normal or will they be deformed?

-- Contributed by: jerry

Hi Momma2All,

She is a bit young, so you may have to help her a bit with her mothering, but much of it is instinctive. Personally, I would not terminate the pregnancy, but I would get her spayed as soon after as possible to prevent additional pregnancies. Her temperament should not change, but she'll likely mature more quickly and lose some of her kitten personality traits.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi Jane,

I would advise him to take her to the vet for a checkup. The vet can make sure everything is going as planned and advise him on the best course of treatment. The kittens will learn to use the litter very easily. It is instinctive for them. Most kittens can be trained simply by placing them into a litter box so they know where the box is located.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

A few months ago I adopted a stray kitten that showed up at a friends house...her name is Boots. The vet estimates her to now be approximately 19 weeks old and we have just discovered that she is pregnant. I honestly had planed on having her spayed but now I am excited about my kids learning about birth. But I wonder...is it safe for her to give birth so young? Will she be a good mom at this very young age? Also, Boots has such a good temperament will babies change her? Now that I think of it her temperament has even mellowed since the pregnancy would terminating and spaying change her? I know, too many questions...please, I just need some advise. What would you do?

-- Contributed by: momma2all

hi everybody !! my brother david has been taken over by a beautiful,sweet,stray cat.he wasn't going to keep her,but within a month they became best buds.anyway,destiny is pregnant,and now he can see the kittens moving around in her.she is HUGE.we are concerned,however, about her having a safe birthing.do they usually have easy births ?? will the kittens learn to use the litter box from her--and should he get one or two more boxes for them ??? any advice would be greatly appreciated.thanks.

-- Contributed by: jane bergren

Hi In Question,

It is likely that she is in labor. One thing she may do is to look for a place to "nest" and have her babies. Cats tend to like closets and quiet places for birth. You may see some slight discharge from her, she may yowl and pace.

Try to keep an eye on her as you don't want her to have her babies somewhere that you can't check on them, but try not to disrupt her too much. If she seems to be in pain or the labor does not progress, then you should definitely take her to the vet.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi Larry,

More than likely, some of the kittens simnply got more nourishment than the others. This is sometimes seen in human pregnancies with multiples as well. As long as the smaller kittens seem to be growing and developing normally, I wouldn't worry too much about it. It is common for a cat to lose a kitten, although still sad. Here are a couple of things you can watch for to make sure the smaller kittens have a better chance of survival:

Is she cleaning them just as she does the larger kittens?
Are they nursing or are the larger kittens pushing them out of the way?
Be sure they are kept warm

Good luck with the remaining kittens. I hope they all survive and do well.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi!

our Cat went into heat on January 25th and was exposed to the males, and then she started acting like she was pregnant. it's now the week of her due date and she's acting like she's in heat again? What does this mean? I felt her belly on many occassions and it got bigger and there was movement in it, and what not. So I know that the obvious answer would be is to take her to the docs, but what can you tell me other wise? Could she be going into labor and it's exactly like heat? or what? let me know please

Thanks In Question, Utah

-- Contributed by: In Question

My cat delivered 5 kittens 3 weeks ago. Two were what I would consider normal size and three of them were very small (1 only lived for a day). The remaining four are all doing well now but the two smaller ones at three weeks of age are only a little bit bigger than the larger two were when they were born. Our cat has had several litters now and it seems that every time there are a couple kittens that are very small. Is it possible that my cat delivered two seperate pregnancies simultaneously, and if so are there any precautions that we should take with the smaller kittens?

-- Contributed by: Larry

Hi David's Baby,

She sounds like your typical domestic cat. There are many cats that do not fall into any particular breed and that's just fine. Those cats still make great pets.

As for her being more loving now that she is pregnant, it might just be that pregnancy has calmed her down or that she is maturing and growing used to your presence. It is hard to say how she might react after she has the kittens, but if you keep giving her the same care and lots of attention, she will likely remain affectionate. It is also possible that she was abused at some point and that it has taken her some time to get used to you and learn to trust you.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a small, female, black and white cat, that is fixing to have her first litter of kittens in the next week or two. Before she got pregnant, sometimes she was loving and other times very mean and didn't want to be bothered. Now she's very, very loving. I've had her about three years now, got her when she was eleven weeks old. She was outside before I got her. Could this be why she is like she is? Will she stay loving after the babies are born? Thank you for your time and answer. What kind of cat would she be if she is black and white? Looks like she has a black mask around her head?

-- Contributed by: David's Baby

Hi Janie,

Are you certain she is finished having kittens? Many times cats will not start to feed their kittens until they've had them all. If she has had them all and is still not nursing, you should get her and the kittens to the vet as quickly as possible. She may have a condition that makes nursing painful. The vet will be able to better tell you what is going on and to give you some supplemental milk and explain how to feed the babies so that they are more likely to survive.

If you hover, it may make her nervous too, so you may want to try making the area where she is as quiet and possible and checking back in later to see how they're all doing. Good luck! I hope they make it.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My cat had her kittens tonight. I am concerned at the fact that she wouldn't take the sac off of them chew the cord and ate only one after birth. After the kittens were born she would not stay in the box and has yet to feed them. is there anything I can do? How long do I wait. The kittens can't seem to find the mother cats teets.

-- Contributed by: janie

Hi Jennifer,

The male cat's age shouldn't affect the kittens. My concern is more for your female cat, since she is so small. It may be harder for her to give birth. I would go ahead and take her to the vet. She may need some special food or vitamins and the vet can do some tests to see if the kittens look healthy inside her belly. He can also give you signs to look for that she is struggling with delivery. If she is in labor for more than six or eight hours, without any progress, I would begin to grow worried for her too. It can take some cats longer, but since she is so small, I would be particularly cautious. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi my name is Jennifer and I live in Salem Oregon I have two young cats a boy and a girl. We rescued the girl from a parking lot about a year ago and she was very little and we noticed that she never grew much she is still near kitten size. We were conserned she may have some health issue so we never got her fixed. Then about four months ago we adopted a baby boy. We have intended to get him fixed but we were waiting to make sure he was old enough because we werent sure of his exact age. Well our girl went into a heat and the boy did to. So needless to say i am conserned. this was about a month ago and she has a larger belly and more round middle. She has always beeen really skinny but now she has a wide belly that sticks out when she sits or stands she also apears to be uncomfortable and she is unusually loving with us. Her nipples are pink. Do you think this sounds like a pregnancy and if so will the males young age affect the kittens? Thank you!

-- Contributed by: Jennifer Salsman

Hi Meg,

Yes, you can usually see them, even if the cat is not pregnant. However, they may grow fuller when a cat is pregnant. The only way to be certain is to take her to the vet. If she isn't pregnant, you'll probably want to have her spayed anyway to prevent any unwanted pregnancies.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Can u always notice the nipples on a female cat? Ive never noticed them before until now and she is about 7 months old. I just wanted to make sure she was not pregnant

-- Contributed by: Meg

Hi Regina,

It all depends on how much blood. You may see a little during delivery, but remember that cats are much smaller than humans and can only afford to lose a little blood. If you are uneasy at all, you should go ahead and take her to the vet to be on the safe side and protect your cat and her babies. Please check back and let us know if she's okay.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

my cat is in labor an dshe is bleeding while she is using the bathroom,i am a little concerned about her so if you can help my by telling me if thats normal i would greatly appreciate it.

-- Contributed by: regina cross

Hi Kelly,

How much is she bleeding? A little bleeding is certainly normal, but if you are finding more than a dab here and there, I would go ahead and take her to the vet. Cats are much smaller than humans, so they can afford to lose less blood than we can. If you do have to take her to the vet, it is best to take Mom and kittens all at the same time. Get a nice comfy crate to transport them all in. This will cause her much less stress than taking her away from her kittens and they might not be able to survive if you get stuck in traffic for hours. Also, you may want to see if your vet will make a housecall or knows of another veterinarian service that will. Please check back and let us know if she is okay.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

my cat gave birth to her two kittens yesterday morning. but she is still bleeding is there somthing wrong my sister says that she isn't hemoraging but i am still very worried is that normal

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi Sarah,

It sounds like she is in heat. You can read a little more about the signs that a cat is in heat in our article Cat Heat Behavior. Unless you want kitten, I would keep her indoors and away from male cats that are not yet neutered.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My cat is almost a year old. but i have another one who is 7. the older one never acted the way that my younger one is acting. she is meowing more and more every day. she lays down on her two fronts and she sticks her butt up into the air and moves her tail to the side. would this a sign that she did have sex and may be pregnant? we're really curious. and she never acted this way and nor have my other cats....

-- Contributed by: Sarah H

Hi Amber,

Average gestation for a cat is about 61 days. After about a month, you can (gently) feel her abdomen for lumps. These are the kittens. If the cat is relaxed, you may feel movement 10 days to a week prior to delivery. However, don't be worried or disappointed if you do not feel movement, as this varies from cat to cat and time of day.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

When does kittens start to move in the cat?

-- Contributed by: Amber

Hi Jess,

This really depends on the cat and there is not standard answer. Cats are very much like humans in that there are specific symptoms that show their pregnancy, such as a growing belly and the cessation of bleeding (heat). If she got outside, it is likely that she is pregnant. You may want to wait a week or two and then take her to your vet for confirmation. It is important that she receive good prenatal care for her health and the health of the kittens.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

hi i was just wondering, i have a cat that is in heat that got outside for like 30 minutes. That wouldnt be a problem but the block i live on is over run with other cats. If she got pregnant would she continue to act like she was in heat or would it stop right after becoming pregnant?

-- Contributed by: jess

Hi, Victoria,

It is possible but are you certain it is milk? Also, if she is pregnant, the milk usually comes in very close to time for her to give birth. I really think you should probably take her to the vet. For one thing, if she is pregnant but is having problems having the kittens, the vet will need to treat her.

Gestation for a cat averages about 64 days but can be a little longer or shorter. I hope this helps a bit. Please check back and let us know if she was pregnant and that she's okay.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hello, Is it possible for your cat to have milk in her nipples and not be pregnant? I thought for awhile that she may be pregnant but she isn't very big around and I cannot feel anything in her abdomen. I also thought that by now she should have had the kittens, she has been crying tonight like she was in heat but not really the same. I'm so confused!

-- Contributed by: Victoria

Hi, Caitlin. Good question. The kittens will more than likely just take turns nursing. There may also be additional nipples that you aren't seeing because of thick fur or such. If she has more than four kittens, just keep an eye on them and make sure they are taking turns nursing. Sometimes the smallest, the runt, will get routed out and will not get a chance to nurse, so keep an extra close eye on the smallest kittens in the litter.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My cat only has 4 nipples if she has more then 4 babys will they die?

-- Contributed by: caitlin

Hi, Gwendy. I know it sounds crazy, but some cats can go into heat as early as a week after giving birth to a litter of kittens. It is unusual, but it can happen. To be sure, take her to your veterinarian. You might want to take the kittens as well, as it isn't good to separate mother and babies while the kittens are still so young.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a stray cat that has been hanging around for some time now. She is very friendly... She just had kittens 7 weeks ago, and about 2 weeks ago she has began to look pregnant again. She is just getting bigger & bigger. Is it even possible that she could be getting ready to deliver another litter with the others only being 7 weeks old???

-- Contributed by: Gwendy

Hi, Bobbi. How wonderful that you've taken this cat under your wing and care so much about her. I'm sure with your loving attention, she will eventually come around, but be patient. Stray cats often have trust issues, especially if someone has been cruel to them in the past.

Cats can become pregnant again while nursing, so don't rely on that to prevent another litter of kittens. In fact, some cats go back into heat only a month or two after having kittens. Also, keep an eye on the kittens. While most female kittens can get pregnant from five to nine months, some can get pregnant a little younger, so get them spayed and neutered or give them to good homes before this occurs.

Although some vets will recommend the mother not be spayed until the kittens are weaned, a spayed cat will continue to produce enough milk for her kittens. Since this is not a cat you can contain indoors to prevent another pregnancy, you may want to talk to your veterinarian about trapping her as soon as possible and having her spayed. Many people recommend you trap the kittens and keep them close to her, especially if they are under six weeks of age.

Your veterinarian may be able to suggest other options to prevent another pregnancy. Thanks for your question!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

We have a feral cat that someone dropped off on our country property about a year ago. Since being here she has had three litters of kittens. Sadly only two have lived and become our pets. She has always been wild acting and would run at the sight of humans. She has finally made friends with me over the past few weeks. I hope that the friendship will grow and she too may become a pet someday. She had her third litter of kittens on the 17th of October. She brought the kittens to the patio flower bed. I have offered her a wooden house but the little family is still in the flower bed. Eventually I would like to find homes for the kittens and get her spayed. Is there any chance she can get pregnant while nursing? If not, when should I take her to be spayed?

Your help is greatly appreciated! Artemisty@aol.com

-- Contributed by: Bobbi

Hi Karina,

Although nursing slightly lowers a female's likelyhood of becoming pregnant, plenty of cats become pregnant with the next litter while still nusing the last. Bottom line, you can't rely on it to prevent fertilization.

Male cats can technically be capable of producing a litter as young as four months old, although most males won't be ready for breeding before six months old. That's why it's so important to monitor male kittens with their moms until neutering time.

Thanks for your questions.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I am just curious, Can a cat get pregnant again while she is nursing her kittens. and how young can male cats be when they get a female pregnant

-- Contributed by: karina

Hi Terri,

It's probably not good for your pregnant cat to be fighting given her condition. In fact, fighting is never good, but her condition does require extra care. You wouldn't want her to get an infection right now from a scratch or bite.

If she is not willing to be confined, perhaps you could try confining your other cat unil things get back to normal? I know it probably doesn't seem fair to restrict the cat that is getting picked on, but this may be the easiest solution for all concerned.

Thanks for your question, and I hope your cat has a healthy litter.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi, Im not sure if I am writing in the right place but will give it a shot. My cat is due soon and is beating my other cat up!!! I know I should separate them but preggers will meow so loudly if confined even to a large area. Should I be worried??

-- Contributed by: terri

hi and good luck with your kittens. i am a midwife and if i saw green fluid from a human i would assume that she is close to birthing and that one of the fetuses had passed meconium in the uterus. this is not dangerous and i wouldnt worry too much.

-- Contributed by: gaby

Hi Nancy,

Let me commend you for adopting Talia. It was a lovely thing to do.

Now for your question. Any fluid should be clear or slightly cloudy, not green. Green discharge indicates a problem that needs attention. When one of my pregnant pets had green discharge it turned out that one of the fetuses had died in utero, and the green was due to decomposition. I am not a vet, and I cannot guarantee that this is exactly what's going on with your pet. However, I do agree with the vet that it's okay to go ahead and spay her now. Under the circumstances it may even make her safer.

Thank you for your question, and I hope all turns out well.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi Kelly Anne,

Cats are very resilient, but just how old is your kitten? If she's less than six months then you might want to consider your options. If she's over six months she has a better chance of making it through the pregnancy, but that's not something I'd recommend.

Your vet can actually spay during a pregnancy, it just makes the procedure that much more difficult. What I recommend is that you take the kitten in for a pregnancy check and talk about the options with your vet. Hopefully she's not even pregnant and you'll be able to schedule a regular appointment to have her spayed. Then you'll never have these worries again.

Thanks for your question and best wishes for a happy outcome.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I picked up my cat, Talia, a week ago as a stray. She followed a coworker home for three blocks, however, my co worker could not keep her so I decided to . She is a wonderful cat ans about a year old. When we took her to the vet we found out that she wasn't just getting chubby, she was pregnant. The vet could no estimate how long she is. He said maybe a month. He advised that we could spay the cat and remove her kittens. But, I'm not sure. I don't want to cause harm to Talia. Now, she has this greenish fluid that is coming out of her vaginal area. I called our 24 hour vet clinic for some advise and he states that the cat may be close to giveing birth. I don't think it's anything too abnormal because the mucusy-fluid dosen't smell bad and she dosen't seem in pain. She is just being loveable sitting in my lap or sitting in the window sill looking at birds. She's not nesting or panting heavily. Is she really close to giveing birth? Has any one else encountered this greenish non-smelling fluid before? Also, the vet's kinda pushing us in the direction of aborting the kittens...He says it's safe. But if it's mid-late term will that hurt her? Just looking for advice.

-- Contributed by: Nancy

i think my kitten may be pregnant what happens if she is is she too young to have kittens

-- Contributed by: kelly anne

Hi Leah,

When it comes right down to it, no two cat pregnancies are alike. I wouldn't worry about the color change too much. It's typically caused by increased blood flow in the breast as it develops. It the growth of the breast itself that really counts. Keep treating you cat as if she is pregnant and make sure she gets all the nutrition she needs. You'll also want to make sure to keep her inside as her delivery time nears.

Thanks for your question, and don't hesitate to ask if you need more help.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I was wondering if all cat's nipples turn pink at 3 weeks or so.... Because my cat is seeming to be newly pregnant, but her nipples are white still and she's most likely 3-4 weeks along... Her breats seem to be getting bigger (like filling up with milk) and she's growing a little on her side now (just barely) She also is way more affectionate, eats way more then she ever did before... and she's eating a whole lot of little meals and has had slight "morning sickness"... if you will. I really hope she ok... If you know the answer to my questions that might help me more to figure out why she's acting and looking different. Thanks!

-- Contributed by: Leah
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