Why are my cat's nipples swollen and stomach wide? Is she pregnant?

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My cat is a stray cat we took in 3-4 months ago and her nipples looks swollen and light pink and there is no hair around it, it keeps on getting bigger (It wasn't this dry and flat before it was more pinkish and not flat) and her stomach is wide from the sides. I don’t think she’s pregnant as she's been this way from the moment we took her in I could see the nipples and her stomach width from the sides only now it is larger. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Yuki's nipples and mammary glands look like those of a pregnant cat. I see that she has not been spayed, so if she got out of the house or has been around ANY intact male cats, I think it's most likely that she's pregnant. If there is absolutely no chance that she's been around any intact male cats, then there is a chance that her body is going through a pseudopregnancy. These false pregnancies can occur due to hormonal imbalances after being in heat and usually last a little over a month. It would be best to have Yuki examined by her vet to determine if she is or is not actually pregnant in order to help you plan for her care. I hope that everything goes well!

Why are my cat's nipples swollen and stomach wide? Is she pregnant?

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