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Although the question you may be asking is “How long are cats pregnant for?”, you should first know, for sure, if your pet is actually pregnant. There are a few simple ways that you can tell if your cat is or is not pregnant.

There are quite a few signs that your cat has become pregnant, the most prominent of which is of course an increase in appetite. Much like humans, a pregnant cats will need to to bring in more nourishment. This is due to the fact that she has several little kittens growing inside of her. This increase in appetite will come in a wave. When your cat first becomes pregnant she will be much more hungry than she would normally be. As the pregnancy continues and she nears her last trimester, the cravings will subside.

This brings us to the next most obvious sign that your cat is pregnant, she will begin to gain weight. You will notice that your pet has put on quite a few pounds in a very short amount of time. This is a sure sign that she is pregnant. Physically, you may notice that you find it hard to see your cat’s ribs, or even feel them for that matter. You may notice that it is almost impossible to see your cat’s hips or that her back has become wider. Your cats stomach will become enlarged and appear slightly swollen. Until the last few weeks it may even appear as if your cat is simply getting fat. If this weight gain happens in a very short amount of time, it is more likely that your cat is pregnant and not just getting larger.

Keep an eye on your cat’s nipples. If your cat is really pregnant, you will notice that her nipples become a bit swollen and have more of a pinkish tint to them. This will continue and become much more evident as the pregnancy continues.

The last sign that your cat may be pregnant is that she will become much more emotional. How can you tell that your cat is feeling a bit more loving than usual? You may notice that your cat is less interested in exploring, playing with other cats and even going outside. Your pet has become much more docile and quiet. Now, there is nothing that she wants more than to cuddle up with you on the couch all day long. This type of behavior is a common sign that your cat has become pregnant. Along with this overabundance of emotion, you may also notice that she is displaying signs that her nesting instinct has gone into overdrive. This can be most commonly seen in the fact that she has literally started to build a nest in preparation for her litter.

So to wrap it up, here is a list of the most common signs that your cat is indeed pregnant.

• Increased appetite.
• Considerable weight gain.
• Pink and swollen nipples.
• She acts calmer and more cuddly.
• She is beginning to show her nesting instinct.

How long are cats pregnant for? That is the question that you have all come here to find out. The total gestation period for felines is sixty-five days or nine weeks. This is from conception to delivery. Odds are that you do not know the exact day that your cat became pregnant, this will make it a little bit harder to guess exactly when she will be giving birth. However, your cat should be showing some major signs that she is pregnant after about three or four weeks. This means that once you have noticed that your cat may be pregnant, she probably has about five weeks left. In order to get a more accurate idea of when her due date is, you should take her to a veterinarian.

What will your cat need from you during this time? Essentially nothing. Make sure that she has a stress free life (that she is left alone by other animals ) and that her food bowl is always full. If you want to go that extra mile, you could mix in some kitten food with her regular cat food. Kitten food is rich with vitamins and minerals that baby cats need, this can also help them while they are still in Utero. Aside from that, all that you need to do is sit back, enjoy your cat’s attention and hope that you get a chance to witness the miracle of life.

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