My 6-month-old cat's belly is huge. Is she pregnant or gaining weight?

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How can you tell if a ragdoll is pregnant? Mia is only 6 months old . Her belly and nipples are huge .. is it possible for her to get pregnant at this age ? Plus she hasn’t been in heat for a while . Or is i she just gaining a lot of weight.... Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 14 days old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible for a cat to get pregnant at the age of 6 months, sometimes even at 4 months. Her nipples are indeed very big and this could point to a pregnancy. If she is gaining circumference and has been for a while, and if she had access to outside when she was in heat, then it is very likely she met a tomcat. You can have her checked by your vet (xrays or ultrasound) to check for pregnancy and also for the number of kittens, which will help determine when she is done giving birth.

My 6-month-old cat's belly is huge. Is she pregnant or gaining weight?

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