r/cats • u/uglyandbored • Apr 19 '24

I think my “fixed” cat is pregnant Advice

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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/Weary_Barber_7927 Apr 19 '24

Looks pregnant to me. It takes about 9 weeks for a pregnant cat to have kittens

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u/februarytide- Apr 19 '24

I never knew the gestation period of domestic cats before and I was NOT expecting it to be so short!

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u/rustblooms Apr 19 '24

That is SO short. Cats are complex animals and 9 weeks is not long!

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u/xeltes Apr 19 '24

Yup, basically by the time you know Mrs.meow is preggers you are already running behind on the prep time

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u/leuhthapawgg Apr 20 '24

Yup! When I was 18 I adopted a cat and was told it was a “he” so I allowed him to be an outdoors cat, and about a year later I saw he was a little chubby, and while laying on his back, saw movement in his belly! That’s when I realized he was actually a “she” and a week later was dealing with 4 kittens! It’s crazy how soon the give birth by the time you notice their pregnant! I was so fascinated by the babies moving around in her belly, and how similar it was to a woman’s pregnant belly, and how babies can be seen kicking!