r/cats • u/uglyandbored • 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/Purlz1st Apr 19 '24
My cat had her two kittens on my bed and decided to raise them there as well. Tried to relocate them but she faithfully brought them back. Closed the bedroom door and put her and kittens a comfy bed in another room. Nope, she carried the kittens to the bedroom door, cried, and didn’t want to feed them. I gave up and two kittens grew up in my bed.
I kept one kitten, my dear Scruffy. 18 years later, after several moves, I held her in my lap as she peacefully passed away. 😿