Knowing that our cat is pregnant is essential for her health and that of the offspring . When she is pregnant, she will give us some symptoms or clues to notice her condition.
A cat has its first heat, generally between 8 and 10 months of age (it depends on the cat and the breed). This means that, from this moment on, a pregnancy can occur. At the time of heat, the cats will be more affectionate and nervous and it is very likely that they will tend to run away in search of a male if there is none in the home. This is why it is very important that we understand that if we want to prevent our cat from becoming pregnant, sterilization is essential.
We must emphasize that cats are very fertile animals, so it is possible that they have several pregnancies throughout their lives that give rise to litters.
There are things that we must understand to realize and be more informed about the state of the animal: during the two weeks of gestation of the cat, even when pregnant, it can be in heat, so it is likely that it will continue looking for a male.
It is important that we understand that our animal will have changes in its behavior and clear physical signs of its state. For this reason, the animal will have specific needs of its state and an attitude normally different from the one it usually presents .
Faced with a pregnancy, the owner must have some prior considerations and be aware of such necessary things as the temperature of the animal or an increase in appetite. The delivery of the cat will be imminent (that is, normally a veterinarian will make an estimate but it is still something estimated, not something concrete) but there are some symptoms that the animal will show us to tell us that the moment is approaching and, thus , help and facilitate everything necessary to make it as calm, natural and comfortable as possible.
