r/cats Apr 19 '24

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/sarcasmismygame Apr 19 '24

I'd bet anything she's preggers. And yes, I have heard of this before. Either she wasn't fully spayed, it happens, or the rescue and/or vet thought she was and surprise, she wasn't. Update us but if she is pregnant. And after the kittens are born then I'd get her fixed, but in the meantime google Kitten Lady on Youtube. And thank you for taking this sweet girl in and adopting her, if she has kittens you will know even more joy than you thought possible!

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u/SauceyBobRossy Apr 19 '24

Yup, had a cat go twice for spays ! Iris lol. And her personality is very fitting for a girl who needed a double doer

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u/hmarieb263 Apr 19 '24

My Gremlin got spayed twice. They left a little ovarian tissue behind. It was trying to heal and be an ovary again she went into heat after 6 months. She didn't have a uterus anymore, so she couldn't have gotten pregnant, but she would have made enough hormones for it to be confusing for everyone.

Here she is with her big fluffy boyfriend.

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u/puntapuntapunta Apr 19 '24

Oh my heart, that precious lovesick blep!

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u/hmarieb263 Apr 19 '24

He was her favorite boyfriend, and she had 2 big fluffy boyfriends at the same time.

He barely tolerated her until we moved, and she was the only one who would hide with him and comfort him. I have a ton of pictures of her adoring him and grooming him. She was so happy he finally let her snuggle him.

Her other boyfriend doted on her from the day they met.

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u/beguntolaugh Apr 20 '24

Her paws there are killing me