FAQs: Frequent Questions About Pregnancy, Birth, and Reproduction
Some of the most common questions I receive are "Is my cat in heat," "Is my cat old enough to give birth," or, "When will her babies be due?" Find answers to these and other questions about pregnancy, estrus, birth, and mating with these FAQs.
My cat seems to be in heat, she is doing the noises, rubbing up against things and being quite friendly. She went outside yesterday and was gone for about 6 hours - a record for her. When I found her she was under a car hanging out with another cat, I am not sure if that cat was male or female.
Read my reply to this multi-part FAQ about mating and pregnancy in cats.
HELP! My cat had a litter of six kittens, unfortunately 2 died shortly after they were born. It seems that the mother no longer wants to feed the other 4 babies. Do you have any suggestions? Read the answer and other FAQS on pregnancy and mating of cats at About.com Cats.
I have a 10 month old kitten that stays indoors. She has been in heat for the past few days, I think. I plan on having her spayed in the next few weeks but I wanted to know if she is experiencing any pain.
My pregnant cat is awfully thin. What can I feed her to fatten her up and ensure that her kittens develop well? Pregnancy FAQ from my mailbox.
My cat got out a few weeks ago and was gone overnight, and she's looking awfully fat now. Is it possible that she is pregnant? If so, when will the kittens be born? FAQ from the mailbox of the About Guide to Cats.
My question is this: how long does it take our rescued queen to dry up her milk supply? She is still engorged and its been six days. It looks uncomfortable. Thank you again for your reply.
Can a cat be "sexed" or diagnosed for pregnancy by email? The jury's still out on this one.
This is one of the most common questions asked about pregnancy in cats. Unfortunately, although many people are hoping for a negative reply, the answer is too often "yes."
I've never had a female cat who wasn't spayed, but Sugar is not and I think she's in heat. The constant meowing and obvious distress is taxing my sanity! Do you have any suggestions about how to quiet her down and make her more comfortable?
"I've just came across a big old tomcat or janecat can't tell the difference. How do I tell what sex the cat is before his vet visit on Thursday so I don't look like a complete ding-dong? Thanks."
This is a fairly common question, which often arrive shortly after a male neuter, and much less frequently with a spayed female cat.
My feline friend has just gone into heat. Well just the other day she escaped outside (she stays indoors). Before she got out she was meowing constantly which I know is expected but when she came back....there was no more meowing. Does this mean that she mated and has a high probability of being pregnant or does it occur that felines meow constantly and then just stop?
