My 4-month-old kitten is pregnant. Can she care for her babies?

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Will a pregnant 4 month old kitten be able to care for her kittens when they are born. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 27 days old | 9 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Bella may have difficulty feeding the litter as she is still growing herself. Confirm that she is indeed pregnant first. Your veterinarian may be able to do this via palpation or abdominal x-ray. If it is early enough, consider having her spayed for her health and safety and to prevent unwanted or accidental litters in the future. If you decide to leave her intact, she will need to be monitored closely throughout the pregnancy, delivery and raising of the litter until weaning.

My 4-month-old kitten is pregnant. Can she care for her babies?

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