Is my cat pregnant??( please help

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It's hard to tell from a picture.  There are a few signs to look for.  Nipples changed on day 21.  Some say they get pinker or more prominent.  I see you posted a picture of one but I don't know what they looked like 'before' so I can't say for sure. Her belly will get thicker week 5. and you should see the kittens moving 2 -3 weeks before they are born. 

Did your cat get outside?
 
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Well, she was a stray that we took in about 6 weeks ago. We took her to the vet to get her shots, and fixed. The vet felt around and couldn't say for sure if she was prego so i decided to wait to get her fixed. She has a rounded belly now, kinda looks like she ate a bunch of rocks,lol, he nipples were not as pronunced as they are now. I dont want to do an xray so i was hoping someone may be able to tell. She has a white crust on the nipples and they have a white tip, dobt know if this helps :)
 

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He gave her shots knowing there was a chance she was pregnant?  What shots did he give her?  There have been threads where the mom was vaccinated late in pregnancy and the kittens were fine but there is always some concern that  vaccinating pregnant cats can cause problems.

The white crusty stuff on her nipples is dried milk or colostrum.  You can put some olive oil (or coconut or veggie oil) on her nipples if they are looking dry.  She is probably within a week of giving birth.
 
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I asked him if the shots would be harmful and he said no. I guess i may need a better vet. So does she look pregnant to you ?
 

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It sounds like she may be pregnant. Pregnant or suspected pregnant cats should never be vaccinated. It can cause birth defects and/or miscarriage. At this point, all you can do is wait and see.
 
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Today lucy woke up very hyper, her belly looks at lot lower then before like it happened over night. She is very affectionate but today she trys to bite me when i pet her. I still dont see any milk but her back end is wet but i dont see any discharge. The kittens were real active in her stomach this morning, but have now calmed down alot. Does anyone know how soon labor may be???
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So you can feel the kittens move? How long have you been able to feel them? You can usually feel them for the last 2 weeks of pregnancy. Has she been outside at all since you've had her?
 
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I have been able to see and feel them for at least a week now. I am going out of town soon so i am just curious if any one has a estimate how soon it will be
 

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When do you go out of town? Will someone be able to watch your cat while you are gone?
 
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In a week i go out of town
 
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My mom is going to look after her. I am so nervous she will have them sooner,
 
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Now i cant get her out from under the bed
 

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Just leave her be. She may just feel like hiding, or she may be nesting. Time will tell.
 
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Ok thanks very much for your help
 
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Just took Lucy's temp and it is at 99.5 I took it the same time yesterday and it was at 101.2. Does this mean anything?
 
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