Cat Pregnancy Length By: Christine Pinkston

You may be thinking about breeding your cat or maybe you are simply wondering if your cat may have accidentally become pregnant, either way you will discover that there are many things you need to know.

While younger cats have a more difficult time getting pregnant than older cats, you will find that the cat pregnancy length, the time between mating and birth is actually quite standardized.

For the majority of the time, you will find that a cats pregnancy length is anywhere between 57 to 70 days. The average for most cats though is around 64 days which is about 9 weeks.

When you are trying to decide if your cat is pregnant, there are several signs you can look for. The first thing you will notice is that your cat will no longer go into heat. Cats that are not spayed will go into heat every ten to fourteen days.

If she suddenly stops giving the signs of having gone into heat, there is a good chance that she might be pregnant. The first physical sign that you are likely to see is that her nipples will have a swollen, slightly tender look and they might turn pinker in color.

A cat that is pregnant will also tend to have an increase appetite as the resources in her body start being taken up by nourishing her kittens. Similarly, a pregnant female cat might also vomit, but if this happens more than a few times, a visit or a call to the veterinarian might be necessary.

By the fifth week of her pregnancy, 35 days or so after contact with the tom, your cat's stomach will start to swell. From this point, she will tend to be growing almost continually until she gives birth.

It is in you and your cats best interest to take some time to learn about the changes to your cat during her pregnancy.

Find out how to tell if your cat is pregnant and how to take care of your pregnant cat! Cat Pregnancy Length

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