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My pregnant cat won't use her birthing bed. Where will she deliver?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

Well a pregnant cat came to me about 6 weeks ago I think she al.ost due I made a home for her in my sunroom! But she doesn't sleep in the areas I set up for her. She just sleeps on the floor! Will she delivery in one of the areas I set up?

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Answered By Harrah White

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 26th, 2017

The gestational period for a cat is about 9 weeks so it is possible she is close since you can not be certain about the time she conceived. Keep the areas set up and don't worry that she's laying around in the floor vs her comfy "bed" she will lay where she is most comfortable. However once she has the kittens you may want to consider confining her and kittens to a smaller area where the kittens can't wonder off (like a welping box)

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