Back in July/August my vet confirmed that Tinkerbelle was pregnant (she has managed to get out of the house before her spay appointment). Over the weeks she developed enlarged nipples, sweeter temperament, a slightly bigger tummy and even started looking for nesting places.
I was expecting the kittens in September....
September has come and gone. No kittens. No large tummy. Nipples are enlarged a little but she is still as sweet and affectionate as ever. Confused? I was. You know how it is when you are expecting kittens...the excitement, the staying up at night to see if 'tonight's the night', the endless reading about pregnant cat and kitten care....all to no avail it seems.
She went back into heat a week ago...so I'm now assuming she is not pregnant and have booked her to be spayed on Monday.
There has been no bleeding or discharge from her so I don't think she had a miscarriage. She is healthy, eating well and lively. Can cats have a phantom pregnancy?
My vet said he can't comment without seeing her.
I was expecting the kittens in September....
September has come and gone. No kittens. No large tummy. Nipples are enlarged a little but she is still as sweet and affectionate as ever. Confused? I was. You know how it is when you are expecting kittens...the excitement, the staying up at night to see if 'tonight's the night', the endless reading about pregnant cat and kitten care....all to no avail it seems.
She went back into heat a week ago...so I'm now assuming she is not pregnant and have booked her to be spayed on Monday.
There has been no bleeding or discharge from her so I don't think she had a miscarriage. She is healthy, eating well and lively. Can cats have a phantom pregnancy?
