How can I tell if my cat is pregnant?

lowis

so true FC - the cat that we 'found' that was pregnant (mentioned above) was (we later found out) on her fourth litter...she was just over 2 years old. she was incredibly tiny for her age, in fact after she had the litter and weaned them, she didn't look much bigger than the kittens can't see her living a vey long life, I am sure will suffer repercussions later in life thanks to her careless and neglectful owners.

jak

That's so sad. Can I just say that i've only just got the little cat and that i've always had animals/looked after them properly. I don't intend to let her have kittens (unless she's pg now- wouldn't get them aborted) and will get her spayed.
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lowis

hi jak (!)

sory, didn't mean to imply you were a careless owner...was just referring to the people who owned the poor cat i know. they truly did not give a hoot about her - she was sooooo cute and adorable too.

your cat may be too young/small to give birth, so the vet might recommend spaying even if she is pregnant.

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spugzbunny

jak wrote: »

Thanks. I am aplanning on getting her spayed of course. I will take her to the vets for a check up. I've already wormed and flea'd her so I hope if she is with kitten, that doesn't hurt them.
Will post back when I know
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Good plan going to vets!

In the mean time - my vet told me that the over the counter worming stuff was basically useless so she may need a decent dose of worming.

And I second nipples! Cat's have large, swollen nips when preganant. you can see them 4 or so weeks before birth.

Good luck!