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Pregnant cat weak, shaking, not eating. Is this an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year old

Hi I have a female cat about a year old and she is pregnant. She seems like shes a little weak and her back legs shake a little when she gets up or you pick her up. She hasn't eaten or drank that much either. We are wondering if that is because her pregnancy or what to do.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2019

This isn't normal, it sounds like Lilo is sick, and she needs to see a vet immediately. Her health is so important to the life of her kittens that any problem with a pregnant cat should be considered an emergency. Please take her into a vet now. Best of luck.

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