Changes when a cat gets pregnant?

sarahp · Jun 12, 2006

How does a cat change behaviourally when she's pregnant?

I've got a foster kitty who we think is a month along, and I'm just curious how they behave? I've never had a pregnant cat before...

We were going to breed our Siamese years ago, but after 2 nights of her constant yowling all night long when she went into heat we decided we couldn't handle it and got her spayed

tnr1 · Jun 12, 2006

Originally Posted by sarahp

How does a cat change behaviourally when she's pregnant?

I've got a foster kitty who we think is a month along, and I'm just curious how they behave? I've never had a pregnant cat before...

We were going to breed our Siamese years ago, but after 2 nights of her constant yowling all night long when she went into heat we decided we couldn't handle it and got her spayed

Most posters have stated that their pregnant cat was much mor affectionate when pregnant. However, I wouldn't use that as the only sign. Since you are fostering, have you let the organization know you suspect she is pregnant?

Katie

sarahp · Jun 12, 2006

I took back to get wormed and they said "uh-oh, I think she's pregnant"

so yes, they know!

I'm not using behavious changes as a sign that she's pregnant, I'm just interested because I know nothing about cat pregnancies! Thanks anyway though!

tnr1 · Jun 12, 2006

Originally Posted by sarahp

I took back to get wormed and they said "uh-oh, I think she's pregnant"

so yes, they know!

I'm not using behavious changes as a sign that she's pregnant, I'm just interested because I know nothing about cat pregnancies! Thanks anyway though!

Hopefully their assessment is right...however....our rescue has also taken in cats that we were told were pregnant and it ended up they weren't ( We even received a neutered male that we were told was pregnant.

). So we are a bit more cautious now to verify the pregnancy first. There is a really good thread at the top of this forum that has a bunch of information on what signs to look for regarding your cat. Given this is a first for you as a foster, you must be very excited.

Katie

angelkitty06 · Jun 12, 2006

Usually they are very affectionate, some like to cuddle. My three girls were all diffrent in their behavior, but all three of them had one thing in common, alot of affection. When they become pregnant, they settle down, more calm, not as playful. Also they will search for a birthing area, eat a lot of food, and crave for attention from its owner.

junior67 · Jun 12, 2006

I agree MOST get more affectionate, alot calmer, sleep more. But some will get more aggressive (not as often it seems). Also nipples will get bigger, but if she is about a mo. then they should have already changed some but will change more as she is further along, and the growing belly.

GL!

sarahp · Jun 12, 2006

Sorry I should have made it more clear... unfortunately they have to terminate the pregnancy because she currently has a broken pelvis and while she's healing really well, the pelvic area is narrowed and would be dangerous for her to have kittens. They're going to spay her as well so she doesn't get pregnant in the future.

I was just curious because I've never dealt with a pregnant kitty, and we're also thinking of adopting her... She's such a sweet wonderful kitty! I'm wondering now how much of that is her being pregnant and how much of it is just her? I think she is an affectionate kitty anyway, she's certainly the first cat I've met since volunteering and fostering through the shelter who I actually have wanted to adopt!

tnr1 · Jun 12, 2006

Originally Posted by sarahp

Sorry I should have made it more clear... unfortunately they have to terminate the pregnancy because she currently has a broken pelvis and while she's healing really well, the pelvic area is narrowed and would be dangerous for her to have kittens. They're going to spay her as well so she doesn't get pregnant in the future.

I was just curious because I've never dealt with a pregnant kitty, and we're also thinking of adopting her... She's such a sweet wonderful kitty! I'm wondering now how much of that is her being pregnant and how much of it is just her? I think she is an affectionate kitty anyway, she's certainly the first cat I've met since volunteering and fostering through the shelter who I actually have wanted to adopt!

Wow....I'm sorry that she broke her pelvis. Yes, in general pregnant cats do become more affectionate..but I'm sure a good part of her affectionate personality is just who she is.

Katie

junior67 · Jun 12, 2006

yes I wouldn't think it would make a mean kitty nice so I am sure alot of it is her personality.

so sorry about the broken pelvis. hope she heals up fast!

sarahp · Jun 12, 2006

If you saw how she was stumbling around a week ago compared to the way she just ran into the bedroom, jumped on the bed and pounced on my toes, you'd see how fast she's healing!!

I was wondering if they psycho racing around was more a hormonal pregnancy thing rather than the cuddliness. I'm wondering if she's just excited about being on the mend, has weird hormones racing through her, or is just having fun

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