Cat's physiological maturity comes to about 7-9 months, in such a period a male cat can fertilize a female cat. But it's better not to do it, as the animal is not fully formed and there can be complications in pregnancy and birth. The best age for conception is the period after one year when all the organs and skeleton are completely formed.
Signs of lewdness are quite distinguishable from the tranquil state of a cat. It becomes very affectionate or on the contrary very restless, it meows very often and loudly, shifts its hind feet, it may mark territory, appetite is down etc.
The duration of cat's pregnancy varies and depends on the breed qualities, the number of kittens and heredity. The average pregnancy lasts for about 9 weeks (60-70 days). Longhair cats carry a pregnancy longer and multifetation dures longer. When labor begins earlier than 60 days, the kittens won't be viable. If the pregnancy is delayed, you must go to veterinary clinic, but don't expose it, there can be serious complications, until the death of kittens and cat.
How to recognize whether a cat is pregnant or not?
It often happens that masters aren't sure their cats are pregnant and want to make sure their guesses. It's impossible to say it if the cat is pregnant less than 3 weeks becase there aren't any changes. You can only guess by light changes in its behavior.
After 3 weeks of pregnancy cats' nipples turn pink and bedome bigger, also appetite is bigger. Also, there is the presence of toxicosis, at this moment the animal's appetite is little and there's vomit. Most cats become more affectionate.
During pregnancy the cat has mood swings. The cat may be sluggish, tastes in food also change.
After 4-5 weeks cat's belly becomes rounded, at this point specialist can test the availability of kittens in the womb, and their number, but don't do this be yourself. By the 7th week of pregnancy you can feel fetal movement, the womb is greatly increased in size, the cat becomes depressed, lies a lot and doesn't take much care of itself. So, the master must take care of its hair, especially if the pet is fluffy, comb it at least twice a week. Bathe your pregnant cat if it's very dirty, but it isn't desirable and if it takes this procedure badly. In this case, it is desirable to use wet wipes and don't hurt the cat's psyche once more.
Two weeks before lambing the cat begins to worry and look for a cozy place to give birth. At this point the owner should prepare for it an area, even she doesn't like it, kittens can be transferred there after birth.
In the last week of pregnancy cat's nipples grow, swell and flake a little, first milk may appear. The cat becomes more restless, carefully licking itself and preparing for the upcoming birth.
The day before labour cats usually run after its master, for support and care. Some hide so no one bothers it.
