Two weeks ago today (Saturday) we adopted a 3-1/2 year old cat from the humane society. We were told she just had a littler of kittens. I didnt ask the specifics. Apparently her previous owners gave her up due to 'allergies', my guess is she had the kittens before she was given up.
Anyway, it was clear to us that she had a litter as her stomach was slightly swollen as were her nipples. However; over the past two weeks her stomach has continued to grow, and her nipples havent gone down any (they are pink, but they are also calused and chaffed from the previous litter).
She is new to us, so it is hard to know what is *normal* yet, but she has seem to hide a lot more the past couple days. Tonight we went looking for her and found her in her usual spot under my daughter's bed, only this night she didnt want to come out. Also, we noticed from the start that she ate a lot, but we assumed it was a post-partum/nursing thing and never deprived her of extra. Today though, she didnt eat as much. From what I keep reading, I am almost convinced she is pregnant and expecting any day now. She has/had an appointment with the vet to be spayed this coming Friday... ROFL
Tonight my husband and I were gently feeling her abdomen and both thought we felt movement at the same time. But really, am I imagining all this? What are the chance of adopting a pregnant cat from the humane society? without them knowing it...
Thanks for your time and this forum... I found a lot of helpful things already.
Marian
Anyway, it was clear to us that she had a litter as her stomach was slightly swollen as were her nipples. However; over the past two weeks her stomach has continued to grow, and her nipples havent gone down any (they are pink, but they are also calused and chaffed from the previous litter).
She is new to us, so it is hard to know what is *normal* yet, but she has seem to hide a lot more the past couple days. Tonight we went looking for her and found her in her usual spot under my daughter's bed, only this night she didnt want to come out. Also, we noticed from the start that she ate a lot, but we assumed it was a post-partum/nursing thing and never deprived her of extra. Today though, she didnt eat as much. From what I keep reading, I am almost convinced she is pregnant and expecting any day now. She has/had an appointment with the vet to be spayed this coming Friday... ROFL
Tonight my husband and I were gently feeling her abdomen and both thought we felt movement at the same time. But really, am I imagining all this? What are the chance of adopting a pregnant cat from the humane society? without them knowing it...
Thanks for your time and this forum... I found a lot of helpful things already.
Marian