"Is my cat pregnant?" It's a question concerned cat owners ask a surprising amount. When you haven't gotten your cat spayed and she's gone unsupervised for a time, chances are that your cat might be pregnant. But how does one know for sure? This is how to tell if a cat is pregnant. There are several key symptoms and features to look for during the short gestation period. Show
 How Long Are Cats Pregnant?Pregnancy in felines lasts about two months. A cat stays pregnant between 63 to 67 days, though it may be as long as 72 days. Often, a cat won't display signs of pregnancy until two or three weeks into the term. That gives a pet owner a little more than a month to plan and prepare. Signs a Cat Is PregnantHere's how to tell if your cat is pregnant the old-fashioned way:
Of course, it's a combination of factors. For instance, hunger alone may be a sign of other issues, and weight gain is sometimes normal. Also, it can be hard to tell when an obese cat with dark fur is pregnant. An owner might want to visit the vet to know for sure. How to Know If Your Cat Is Pregnant for CertainYour trusted, local vet will be able to tell you for certain if your cat is pregnant by using one of these strategies:
How Many Kittens Can a Cat Have in One Litter?There are typically between one to 10 kittens in a litter. First-time queens tend to give birth to smaller litters of two or three kittens. Older queens tend to have smaller litters as well. It also may depend on the breed; Siamese cats tend to have big litters while Persian cats tend to have smaller litters. It's a smart idea to talk to your vet to find out how many kittens in the litter to expect, as sometimes a first-time mother will birth some but not all of its kittens, which can cause potentially life-threatening issues. Sometimes, pet owners are surprised by more kittens, as there is typically 10 minutes to an hour between them. What Age Can a Cat Get PregnantA cat can get pregnant as soon as she's about four months old, which is why it's so important to get her spayed early on. Typically, a female cat may experience "heat" around that time. A cat doesn't experience menopause like a human does; it can keep getting pregnant until the last few years of its life. Therefore, a cat that hasn't been spayed can get pregnant both very young and very old. If you have more questions about feline pregnancy that haven't been answered here, feel free to call us for more information. Consider coming in for a visit to make sure and get ready. There are many medical reasons to check up on your cat, especially if this is her first litter. Did you know spring kicks off a phenomenon known as kitten season? That’s right, there is a season just for kittens and it is upon us! Depending on how you feel about cats, kitten season can sound like the best season of the year. Sounds like cuteness in abundance, round kitten bellies and playtime all day long! Unfortunately, kitten season isn’t quite that, especially for the kittens and the people who opt to take care of them. (Though there is a lot of cuteness.) Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about kitten season: What Is Kitten Season?What is kitten season, you ask? As winter draws to a close and the weather begins to warm, many unaltered female cats are in heat. Sixty days later they begin giving birth to litters of kittens. Many shelters become overwhelmed with unwanted kittens from March through October, so if you’re contemplating adopting or fostering a kitten, look no further than your local animal shelter. Kitten season occurs usually twice a year, and in colder areas, once a year. California is unique in that they have kitten season on average twice a year because of the warmer weather. It is possible that cats can have kittens in other times of the year as well. Why Is There a Kitten Season?Kitten season is usually in line with when cats go into heat. November, December and January are colder months and cats usually go into heat when the weather gets nicer. What Does Being ‘in Heat’ Mean?When a cat is in heat, the cat is ready to meet a mate and conceive kittens. There are only certain periods of the year when cats are in heat and that is in line with the weather, as described above. What is a Litter?A litter is a number of kittens that a female cat can have through a pregnancy. On average, a cat can have anywhere from 4-8 kittens. Because a cat can have on average 4-8 kittens during on pregnancy, and a cat can be pregnant several times a year, the cat population gets bigger at a faster rate than the dog population. This is a reason why spaying or neutering your cat is so important. How Many Litters Can a Cat Have?A cat can have more than one litter through one pregnancy. During the average 7-day period when cats are in heat, cats can have encounters with multiple male cats and be impregnated by multiple male cats and have the multiple cats’ litters all at one time – meaning they can give birth to cats with different fathers at once! 5 Quick Kitten Facts
How Can I Help?Shelters and cat rescues almost always need donations and foster parents during kitten season. Adopting or fostering a kitten will provide you with hours of fun and entertainment. Of course, a kitten’s favorite toy is another kitten, so you may want to consider adopting a second cat. Two kittens growing up together will be well socialized, and interested in exploring new things. See more why two kittens are better than one! Curious about what this would be like? Read this first-hand account of what it’s like to foster kittens. If this route isn’t for you, see if organizations in your area need supplies like litter, food, blankets and toys.
Kitten season is the time of year when the most kittens come into SPCA care. Female cats go into heat when the days get longer and can have multiple litters starting in early spring until the fall. Stray and feral cats that live outdoors and owned cats that go outside will find each other. Females can have encounters with multiple male cats over the roughly seven-day period when they are in heat. Female cats can have kittens from different fathers in the same litter. This is why kittens from same litter can look drastically different from each other. Cats are pregnant for about two months (64 days on average) and give birth to about four to six kittens at a time. Kittens should be spayed or neutered before they are six months old because they can get pregnant at that age or sometimes even earlier. Spaying or neutering prevents unwanted pregnancies and helps ensure that fewer kittens will grow up without a loving home. “The best thing you can do for your cat and your community is to spay or neuter,” says Emilia Gordon, the SPCA’s senior manager of animal health. “Spaying and neutering reduces the number of unplanned litters and homeless kittens coming into SPCA care every year.” Newborn kittens weigh between three to five ounces and cannot see or hear. They rely on their mothers to keep them warm and help them go to the bathroom. Orphaned kittens need to be bottle fed every two hours and kept warm using a heating pad or hot water bottle wrapped in a towel. The SPCA relies on the dedication of its foster families to care for orphaned kittens and nursing cats with kittens. Fosters provide a quiet, temporary home for these kittens until they are old enough to be adopted. A kitten’s eyes begin to open when they are a week old and their ears begin to unfold. All kittens have blue eyes that will change to their true colour by the time they are two months old. They are introduced to solid food and start litter box training at three weeks then start weaning at four weeks. Kittens are ready for adoption by the time they are eight weeks old. Kittens under eight weeks should ideally stay with their mothers. If a member of the public finds kittens in a secure area, such as a barn or shed, they should wait and see if the mother returns before going in and rescuing them. Kittens require a lot of attention and should ideally be adopted in pairs, especially if there are no other cats in the home. Adopting two kittens ensures that they will always have a playmate, which helps them grow up to be happier and more well socialized cats. BC SPCA staff, volunteers and foster families are currently caring for over 600 kittens at various branches across the province. |
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