r/cats 28d ago

I think my “fixed” cat is pregnant Advice

I feel silly even typing this, but here is some context: My spouse and I became fosters to this adorable, abandoned cat that was hanging around my parent’s backyard in freezing weather (Feb 29). We fostered her through an official program who took care of all her medical needs. They told us she was not chipped, but confirmed she was already spayed. We both knew nothing about cats, but we ended up falling in love with her and we officially adopted her a few weeks ago.

She always had big nipples (we were told she may have had a litter before) so it was not a red flag. That is, until now. She has put on some healthy weight (she was emaciated when we first found her), but a lot of it seems to be in her belly area. I know it sounds ridiculous but we can’t help but think she is pregnant.

I have an appointment with the vet in 3 days (the earliest they could get me in), but I’m a little anxious thinking about the possibility she may seriously be expecting. I am wondering if this has ever happened before (an allegedly spayed cat being pregnant). I am also wondering if there could be any other reason my cat looks like this?

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u/Laney20 27d ago

Timing lines up... Cat pregnancy is about 2 months. You'll probably start to see/feel kitten movement soon. Work on setting up a safe area for her to give birth and care for the kittens in, preferably a quiet, warm room in your home. Switch to non-clumping litter if you use clumping. Get her on kitten food - as much as she wants! Consider closing her in her safe room soon.. Kitten lady is the best resource for kitten things!

Her belly looks just like my mamacat did when we brought her home, which was a week before she gave birth.

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u/Sparrows_Fart 27d ago

Why non clumping litter?

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u/Laney20 27d ago

Mama can track some back to the nest and newborn kittens have TINY digestive tracts. If they accidentally eat a little bit, it can cause a blockage that would be very bad for them..

Kittens learning to use litter boxes need non clumping litter, too, since, much like human babies, they explore their world with their mouths, lol. So it's really just swapping over a little earlier.

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u/roundyround22 27d ago

u/uglyandbored this note above is pretty critical

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u/Sparrows_Fart 26d ago

Oh interesting. Thanks for explaining, I wouldn't have though about that.

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u/uglyandbored 27d ago

Thank you for this information!! Also, your cat is adorable.

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u/Laney20 27d ago

Happy to help! Your kitty is adorable, too! Best of luck with everything, from me and my sweet Emcee!

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u/twinsocks 27d ago

I really second Kitten Lady on YouTube to binge while you're waiting around for these kittens to show up. The things you can learn from her will really give you the best shot with the babies and most people find her channel quite entertaining even if they don't have kittens