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How do I know if my cat is pregnant and about to give birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

I think my cat is pregnant and about to givw birth. She is constantly eating and walking around meowing? Am I right?

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Answered By Christie Long, DVM

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on April 4th, 2017

It's certainly possible, although it's hard for me to say without examining her, since you don't know for sure that she's even pregnant. Typically, however, cats stop eating for about 24 hours prior to giving birth, and they tend to make a "nest" and they don't walk around much. In order to know for sure if she's pregnant, take her to your veterinarian. He/she can probably palpate the belly and examine the nipples to tell you if Smoke is pregnant. An x-ray of the abdomen, or an ultrasound, will tell you for sure.

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