Potential Cat Pregnancy Questions.

Blumorpho9 · Mar 21, 2019

Hello my cat ran outside during her heat cycle and was outside for about 3-4 days. When she finally came back she was extremely calm this was last week 3/11-3-/14. What are the earliest signs of pregnancy in cats?.

Right now she’s extremely attached to me and is sleeping constantly.

I do have a vet appointment for her spay at the end of the month but she got outside beforehand.. I feel like a unresponsible pet owner right now..but if she does happen to turn up pregnant I am going to take full responsibility and spay/neuter her and her kittens and get the potential kittens adopted out since I volunteer with a cat rescue in my town I have their full backing.

I have another question are all nipples suppose to be the same size? She has one nipple that is becoming enlarged I’m not sure if she mated successfully and this is the “pinking up” stage of it. With that being said does all nipples pink up at once?

lutece · Mar 21, 2019

You wouldn't expect to see a change in her nipples immediately after mating. Usually, "pinking up" happens around day 21. Just be aware that it's not a 100% reliable sign because some cats don't pink up very much, and others will pink up even if they didn't get pregnant. I have also sometimes seen cats get slightly bigger and pinker nipples simply because they are in heat. Hormones can work in mysterious ways sometimes.

The most reliable way to tell that a cat is pregnant in early pregnancy is an ultrasound. Pregnancy can be determined on ultrasound as early as 2 weeks after mating; heartbeats can be seen at 3 weeks. Ultrasound is safe and non-invasive, and can be expensive because the vet must be skilled at performing and interpreting the ultrasound; many vet offices don't have a specialist that will do it.

StefanZ · Mar 22, 2019

Do you really want the kittens?

If not there are none at all medical problems with spaying now. No surgical either.

talkingpeanut · Mar 22, 2019

How old is she?

abyeb · Mar 22, 2019

Since she was outside while in heat, she is most likely pregnant. Cats are very prolific breeders. This article lists some signs to look for, but, right now, it’s still very early: How To Tell If My Cat Is Pregnant?

And, as others have said, you can proceed with the spay, if you would like, but the pregnancy will be terminated.

Blumorpho9 · Dec 12, 2019

My pregnant cat is about to pop. Her mucus plug is starting to shed so I know labor can be anytime after the mucus plug starts to shed. I work during the week 9am-6pm she is extremely close to me and only wants to be around me. I am home on weekends so hopefully things get going Friday-Sunday. So my question is do you think that she will hold in her labor until I get home? If she notices I’m not home? I don’t want her to do that or do cats not care about things like that? I will do everything to make sure she has a safe and healthy delivery.

Should I also be worried that she isn’t vocal? She’s not really a vocal cat only during her heat cycle.

She has a nesting pen in my room with her cat litter and food and water so I am keeping her confined to my room.

I will greatly appreciate any advice you have on a pregnant cat. I’ve been doing my research but I do like to hear live answers. Thank you in advance.

di and bob · Dec 12, 2019

Nature will not allow her to wait for you. She may be stressed that you are not there and may ignore the kittens being born, if she is a first time mother. Can you have a neighbor check her, set up a trail cam to watch her, or come home at lunch? That would be better. If not, remember that you are home more then you are working, so hopefully she will go into labour when you are home. Some cats just aren't vocal at all, those with an Oriental background are real chatterboxes. She will be even more quiet the closer she gets to labour, it is instinct to do so, as to not attract predators. i'll pray that everything goes smoothly, keep in touch!