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My cat is pregnant. How long until birth & when will she make milk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 25 days old | 9 lbs

My cat is 54 days pregnant. I was wondering how many more days till the babies come. I also noticed A LOT of movement in her belly yesterday so is this a sign of a lot of kittens? I also am adding a picture from yesterday where you can see her belly so hopefully you can give me an idea of how many there might be. This is her first litter so I'm not sure. Lastly, when is she going to start making milk? I haven't noticed anything on her nipples. Thank you!

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Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 28th, 2019

She does look quite full! She should be pregnant for 64 days and will start making milk after the kittens come. The only way to know for sure how many kittens are in there would be an x-ray at the vet. Good luck with the the babies!!

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Published on March 16th, 2018

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I wouldn't introduce the kittens to the pregnant cat until her kittens are born. Most cats do not produce milk until 1-7 days before birth and it wouldn't be enough. I would bottle feed the other cats kittens until the others are born. I hope this helps!

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