Not Sure If Kitty Is Pregnant, Help!

[Curvykittens]

Okay, Argo (my kitty) around the end of November started to look a little round, I thought maybe it’s because of the thanksgiving feast I gave her (turkey gravy wet food of course) but a couple weeks when by and her tummy didn’t get any smaller. I don’t know if maybe I just made her fat or what. Now, we’re in January and her tummy is getting bigger, she’s got lumps in her tummy and she’s 10 times more lovey with everyone. The only thing is, her nipples haven’t changed much, they’re slightly bigger. I really don’t know what to look for, someone help!

 

[jen]

Well she very well could be. How old is she? Was she accidently let outside or around a male that is still intact?

 

[ashade1]

Can you post a picture of her?

 

[Willowy]

If she isn't spayed and is over 4 months old and has been outside or near a tomcat recently. . .yup. Cats are very fertile and this is the time of year they normally get pregnant.

 

[21Westcoastcat]

If she isn't spayed and is over 4 months old and has been outside or near a tomcat recently. . .yup. Cats are very fertile and this is the time of year they normally get pregnant.

I don’t know much about timing, but I had thought winter was not the season they normally get pregnant?

 

[Willowy]

Indoor cats can have their cycles messed up from artificial lights and heat. So for pet cats there's really no off season, anything is possible.

Strays and ferals usually get pregnant around the end of December or early January so that the litter is born in March.

 

[21Westcoastcat]

Indoor cats can have their cycles messed up from artificial lights and heat. So for pet cats there's really no off season, anything is possible.

Strays and ferals usually get pregnant around the end of December or early January so that the litter is born in March.

Oh wow! I had no idea, good to know!
Better to be safe and take her to a vet to confirm what’s going on.

 

[ashade1]

Also cats do not have to go into heat to get pregnant. Which is another reason overpopulation is so bad.

 

[Curvykittens]

Can you post a picture of her?

 

[Curvykittens]

She’s playing with the possible dad in the picture but her belly!

 

[talkingpeanut]

She looks really young. How old is she?

If she lives with intact males, she’s almost definitely pregnant.

Do you need help finding a low cost spay/neuter clinic in your area?

 

[jen]

Please seperate her from possible dad as he will just continuously impregnate her. If you want help finding a low cost neuter clinic in your area please let us know.

 

[Curvykittens]

She looks really young. How old is she?

If she lives with intact males, she’s almost definitely pregnant.

Do you need help finding a low cost spay/neuter clinic in your area?

I know of a place in my area! Thank you guys for your help. I’m going to be getting the male fixed here in a couple of weeks. I was just so lost because a friend of mine told me she wasn’t only because of her nipples. And I didn’t want to not think she’s pregnant and anything go wrong or anyone pick her up in the wrong way. I want to treat her like the queen that she is!

 

[talkingpeanut]

How old is your cat?

 

[ashade1]

Still keep the male away from her! They are still fertile a month after their neuter!

 

[21Westcoastcat]

Also cats do not have to go into heat to get pregnant. Which is another reason overpopulation is so bad.

That is not accurate, cats cannot get pregnant without being in heat. Silent heats can occur, but that’s not the same thing

 

[ashade1]

Cats are induced ovulators. So the act of breeding causes them to ovulate, they don't necessarily have to be in heat.

 

[Curvykittens]

How old is your cat?

She’s about a year old now.

 

[Merlin77]

That is not accurate, cats cannot get pregnant without being in heat. Silent heats can occur, but that’s not the same thing

I have to somewhat agree... there are cases when a male might somehow mount her and mate the female against her will, but any tom with a brain ought to know to stay away from an unreceptive queen.

 

[21Westcoastcat]

Yes but cats are induced ovulators. Meaning she has to have follicles/eggs to ovulate, and without being in heat she will not have eggs ready therfore she would not produce a litter. Perhaps theres always an excepetion to the rule, but generally speaking if she doesn’t have eggs she’s not going to end up pregnant.