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Is it normal for a pregnant cat to avoid touch and playtime?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 7 months old

My cat is pregnant and she is keeping avoiding me and doesn't want to play with me or letting me hold her is that normal?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on June 8th, 2018

This is not at all uncommon and I wouldnot be concerned as long as she is still eating and not losing weight. Be sure to provide her with a calm hiding place for her to nest in, an overturned cardboard box turned away from the room can be very helpful to allow her to settle in

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