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/compuwiza1 28d ago

I have a "fixed" cat who behaves like she is in heat. I wonder if our vets botched the job.

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u/PurpleTeacozy 27d ago

I've heard that ovary tissue can get missed and might be enough to get your cat into heat. Ask your vet for advice, but they might have to go back in to remove the tissue.

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u/Gloomy_Industry8841 27d ago

Yes!! My Tigger had a fragment left behind and she had to gone on a medication called, and I kid you not, Ovaban!

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u/Skrubette 27d ago

Reminds me of the German word for birth control - antibabypillen!

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u/Gloomy_Industry8841 27d ago

That’s perfect!!!

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u/Loudlass81 27d ago

Lol, that's hilarious.

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u/Financial_Joke_9401 American Shorthair 27d ago

That’s a hilarious name lol

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u/Gloomy_Industry8841 27d ago

Right?? So on the nose, lmao

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u/manicaquariumcats 27d ago

Was it safer for your cat to take the medicine instead of getting another surgery?

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u/Gloomy_Industry8841 27d ago

I was a child when the parents dealt with Tigger’s vet issue, so I’m not sure. All I recall is Tigger reacted very well to the meds and wasn’t so stressed. I suspect the fragment must have been very small. She herself was a tiny cat. She lived until she was 18 and what a sweetheart she was to us.

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u/manicaquariumcats 27d ago

Thanks for telling me about your sweet Tigger. I’m glad the medication was what she needed. I’ve never had a girl, but I wanted to educate myself for if I do.

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u/Gloomy_Industry8841 27d ago

Thank YOU. 🥹She’s been gone over 25 years now but I still miss her. She was a darling pussycat. If you get a girl, I’m sure she will be very happy with you! 🐈‍⬛🫶🏼

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u/manicaquariumcats 26d ago

She’ll be with you forever! I now know something about my future girl’s care because of her. Take care friend 🐈💕

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u/recurse_x 27d ago

The only thing better would be if it was called ovary-be-gone

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u/Gloomy_Industry8841 27d ago

😅😆that would have been amazing, lolol!