Why is my cat's belly big, but her nipples aren't dark? Pregnant?

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I posted another question on here which was answered, thank you very much. I was finally able to get some photos of my pregnant cats belly, and was wondering if you could give me a bit more of and idea of how far along she is. As I mentioned last time, her nipples haven't grown or darkened much yet although, she is grooming a lot, resting a lot, and growing quite rapidly in size. Also, her appetite has grown a lot and is eating 1.5-3 servings of food at a time. I will attach photos this time. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year old

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for posting pictures! She does have a fairly large abdomen but the nipples do not look like she’s pregnant. Typically cats are pregnant from 58-65 days and when closer to 60 days start to show signs of nipple development. There can be other causes of distended abdomens, however, like fluid in the belly or uterus, or growth of other organs. I would recommend taking her to a vet for an exam and possible X-rays. If she’s pregnant for over 45 days they will be able to see skeletons in her uterus. Just like with people, pregnant pets should see doctors to make sure they are healthly enough to deliver naturally. Good luck and kisses to Skye!

Why is my cat's belly big, but her nipples aren't dark? Pregnant?

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