Pregnancy Stages in Cats
Pregnant cats show different signs at different stages. The entire pregnancy takes between three to three-and-a-half months. During the first two stages , there will not be immediate physical signs and symptoms can be misinterpreted for illness. You should take the cat to a veterinarian to make sure of the cat's condition.
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First Signs
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Pregnant cats have a decreased activity level, and will want to sleep more. Outside cats will stay inside willingly.
Personality Changes
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Pregnant cats will become either more affectionate or more withdrawn, depending on their original nature. Pregnant cats may seem more anxious, especially if this is their first time being pregnant.
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Physical Changes
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The nipples of the cat will become enlarged and pink after three weeks. Weight gain begins between three and five weeks.
Nesting
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Pregnant cats look for secluded or hidden spaces to have their kittens. Dark spaces, closets, under stairs, basements or attics are normal spots for a cat to hide.
Birth
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The cat will take hours to give birth and clean the kittens. A mother will want to be alone with the kittens for the first day
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I have a siemese cat and I saw them they are mating but after 1 week I notice that she is bleeding what was happening to my cat.
