Letting a cat become pregnant and have kittens may hold some appeal for some people. They may want to allow their children to witness the "miracle of life" or think they may enjoy being by their cat's side as she goes through pregnancy and delivers her babies. Sounds good? Well, life is more...
So, you have a very pregnant cat on your hands and you have everything that you need for the birth ready. Now, how to tell when the kittens are really going to pop out?
Important note -
If your cat has a medical problem or is experiencing trouble while giving birth - stop reading online and...
So you know your cat is pregnant. This means she's actually going to have kittens and you need to be there for her for the delivery.
Cats make good mothers and they're generally very proficient (and alas, prolific) mothers. Around the world, feral cats deliver kittens with no human help and...
"How can I tell if my cat is pregnant?"
Unfortunately, it's a question we get quite often in the Care for Pregnant Cats and Kittens forum. It is unfortunate because if it's your cat, you should spay her at 4-5 months of age and not have to ask whether or not she's pregnant. There are of course...
A pregnant cat usually carries three to five kittens. The growing fetuses, along with the placentas, are all formed by the nutrients supplied by the mother cat's body. It's no wonder that pregnant cats develop a healthy appetite.
Once the kittens are born, the lactating mother cat needs to...
Pregnancy And Delivery In CatsCats can usually go through pregnancy and labor without too many problems. However, if the cat is under a year old, or you have an older cat that has gone through multiple births, there could be problems ahead.
This article will give you tips on how to tell what a...
Before we go into the intricacies of cat pregnancy and birth - please don't forget to spay and neuter your cats in time, to prevent unwanted litters from coming into the world. Millions of cats are euthanized each year in the US alone because there are not enough good homes! As responsible pet...