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Why is my cat licking, nesting, and has a big belly? Pregnant?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 21 days old | 8.6 lbs

Hello i have a cat (Luna)She is licking her nipples and vulva a lot and she is mostly on her bed or just recently looking around cub birds and pantry, ( we closed it off ) j. Just in case I have made her a nest please help she is my lil cutie and she is 11 months old. I would like to know if she is pregnant or what's with her. •she has gotten a bit chubbier on the underbelly and sides since I had her from 10 months old. •she has gotten a rounder droopy belly •she vomited a few times •s

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 11th, 2017

Yes it is possible Luna is pregnant, especially if she has been outside and/or around unneutered male cats in the house. The best way to know if she is pregnant or not is to take her into the vet, and I would do that in the morning. The vet can do x-rays to confirm a pregnancy, and using those x-rays can tell you how many kittens she is carrying.

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