Signs of Feline Pregnancy

A typical feline gestation period lasts an average of 65 days. You might not begin to suspect your cat is pregnant until she is a few weeks into the pregnancy. If your cat has had access to a male cat and she is behaving differently, there is a good chance she is pregnant.

  1. Appearances

    • One of the first signs to look for in feline pregnancy is pink or rosy-colored nipples. This occurs approximately three weeks after conception.

    Behavior

    • Many pregnant felines become calmer and more affectionate with people. This occurs because they are no longer feeling an urge to seek a male cat for mating.

    Appetite

    • Pregnant cats tend to eat more than usual. It is important to ensure that a gestating feline consumes a healthy diet, preferably a cat food specifically formulated for pregnant cats.

    Considerations

    • You can tell if a cat is pregnant and close to giving birth by observing a small amount of milk that may begin to leak from her nipples, or by noting that the cat becomes restless or begins to seclude herself. This behavior is called nesting.

    Time Frame

    • A female cat can become pregnant as young as six months of age. Also, a cat that has just given birth can get pregnant again very quickly, sometimes within just a few days.