Perhaps all owners of cats tend to find out as soon as possible whether the pet’s meeting with the cat was successful and whether or not to expect fluffy kittens in the near future. The signs of pregnancy in cats are of particular interest to the owners of thoroughbred individuals, since in this case the process of mating and giving birth to babies is carefully controlled to draw up a reliable pedigree and draw up all the necessary documents.
First symptomsHow long do pregnancy symptoms appear? It is difficult to unequivocally answer this question. Provided that the average pregnancy in cats lasts 9 weeks, in some cases, until the birth, the owners are not able to detect obvious signs of imminent replenishment. Moreover, during the first three weeks, even veterinarians with only an external examination of the animal are not able to reliably diagnose pregnancy. However, careful owners can still make assumptions based on the behavior of the animal.
Behavior change
Experienced cat owners probably know what the first symptoms of pregnancy are. And this knowledge is based on how the animal behaves. So, if a cat is particularly actively demanding a cat, and after a joint stay with him abruptly calmed down - almost certainly pregnancy has come. However, if, after a week, the cat's behavior has changed again and become restless, the date has not yielded results. In the first half of pregnancy, the animal may be aggressive towards other cats if they live in the same territory. In the second half, on the contrary, it becomes affectionate and obedient to humans and other animals.
FoodSigns of pregnancy in a cat can be identified based on nutrition. The animal eats the first weeks after conception, as before. In the third week, an aversion to previously beloved foods may occur. Nausea and vomiting may occur. One can speak of a reliable pregnancy only when the animal's appetite increases significantly, and the number of hours of rest increases. At the same time, the cat spends most of the time in a dream or half asleep;
Nesting
Perhaps, if we consider all the signs of pregnancy in a cat, then the search for a safe place for childbirth is the most reliable sign that the animal will soon give birth. So, previous changes in the behavior and nutrition of the animal can be caused by various ailments, weather changes, and so on. However, if your kitty is looking for a safe shelter, a safe place for childbirth and further stay with kittens - it means that in a maximum of two weeks the offspring will be born. Closets with clothes often serve as such a shelter, so you should not be angry if all your things are on the floor and their place on the shelf is occupied by a sleeping animal. Better help the cat and build for her a cozy box with a warm coating, so that the expectant mother would be cozy and comfortable in it.
Visual changes
Many believe that the main signs of pregnancy in a cat are changes in appearance. Indeed, in a pregnant individual, the color of the nipples changes in the second half of the term. However, if the cat gave birth before, then such changes may not be noticed. A significant increase in the abdomen is also not to be expected. So, if the pregnancy is infertile, then until the very birth the tummy can maintain its previous size, only slightly protruding.
Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that only attentive owners will be able to detect signs of pregnancy in a cat. It will help in this observation of the behavior of the animal, knowledge of its characteristics and habits.