How long is a cat's pregnancy?

The duration of pregnancy in cats The gestation period of cats ranges from 60 to 67 days, and with an average of 63 to 65 days, cats can mate more than once during one season, and the breeding season of cats is affected by seasonal light; Where the length of the daylight period in January and February increases the reproductive period, and in contrast, the decrease in the length of the seasonal photoperiod affects the reproduction of cats, especially in North America, and the breeding season for cats continues until late October or November.

 Signs and symptoms of pregnancy in cats:

 There are many signs and symptoms that indicate a cat pregnancy, the most important of which are the following:

 The cat's nipples enlarged, and their redness increased after approximately 15 to 18 days of pregnancy. The pregnant cat is going through a period of vomiting, and if frequent vomiting and illness are noted, it is recommended to visit the vet. The cat’s abdomen is swollen at the beginning of pregnancy, and it is advised to avoid touching its stomach for fear of harming the cat or its young fetuses, and it is also advised to check the cause of the cat’s stomach bloating for fear that the bloating is caused by a disease.

 The weight of a pregnant cat gradually increases at a rate of 1 to 2 kg, and this is one of the strongest signs of cat pregnancy. Cats’ increased appetite for food during pregnancy, which contributes to their weight gain, but it must be verified that the increased appetite is not due to the presence of worms in the cat’s intestines. A pregnant cat behaves more emotionally, such as making noises to seek more attention from her handlers. Diagnosis of cat pregnancy by veterinarians by using ultrasound only 15 days after the start of pregnancy, and the number of kittens that the cat carries in its stomach after 40 days of pregnancy can be estimated.

Pregnancy problems in cats A cat can suffer during pregnancy from a lack of calcium stores in the bloodstream, which leads to the so-called preeclampsia or milk fever, a serious disease that threatens the life of a pregnant cat, and can occur during the last periods of pregnancy, and to avoid this disease it is advised Using calcium supplements with the advice of a veterinarian to prevent this problem from occurring, and for pregnancy poisoning, there are a set of symptoms that you should pay attention to, the most important of which are the following:

 behavioral symptoms; Such as insomnia, speed, panting, and irritability. the appearance of physical symptoms; Salivation, difficulty walking accompanied by pain, and lack of normal coordination. The appearance of muscle spasms or abnormal activity in the form of seizures, and these two symptoms are among the advanced stages of preeclampsia. Feeding cats during pregnancy Good nutrition for a pregnant cat is important for the health of pregnancy and childbirth, and a pregnant cat usually suffers from malnutrition, whether by weight gain or loss, so it is necessary to monitor the cat’s food and pay attention to giving it the appropriate amount of food without increasing, which can have effects and results Adverse to the health of the cat and its young.

 Cat obesity is one of the most problems affecting pregnancy and childbearing, as obesity can lead to a decrease in the number of eggs that the cat releases at ovulation, and thus the production of cats in small sizes, and obesity can reduce the production of breast milk for the mother cat, and thus the health of kittens will be affected. And its growth, so it is preferable for the cat to lose excess weight before the process of mating and pregnancy, and it is worth noting that there is no specific or preferred food for cats during pregnancy.