My cat seemed pregnant for 7 weeks, but now she's in heat. Is she?

The signs you are describing certainly could be consistent with pregnancy, but Mia could also be suffering from a false pregnancy. This is when a cat shows the signs of being pregnant, but actually is not. The only way to know for sure if she is pregnant or not is to have her seen by a vet. I recommend giving a vet a call today to set up an appointment for her. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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.

This could be a pyometra. A pyometra is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. With a pyometra, the uterus fills with pus, and that can cause the belly to get big. Have Peekaboo seen by a vet now.

Have her physically examined y a veterinarian. An abdominal ultrasound should be able to confirm a pregnancy. At this stage, if she is pregnant, her nipples should be enlarged and darker and she should be putting on weight. It is possible for her to still be active.

No, that is not possible. If Suzi is in heat, then she isn't pregnant. She may have been having a false pregnancy, which is when a cat shows the signs of being pregnant without actually being pregnant.

Hello and thank you for your question. This is a great question! False pregnancies in cats are very rare, although they can happen. False pregnancy symptoms can be nearly identical to actual pregnancy symptoms, so it can be hard to tell if she truly is pregnant just my physical appearance alone. If another week goes by and Linnie doesn't produce any kittens, I would see you local veterinarian. They may preform an ultrasound and run some blood work to rule out other more serious conditions (like a uterine infection) and/or confirm either a pregnancy or false pregnancy. The 60 day gestation is simply an estimate and can be shorter or longer depending on when exactly she was bred. If it is a false pregnancy, the exact cause may be hard to determine, however, false pregnancies can be related to a hormone imbalance she has along with being mated with an infertile male. After mating with an infertile male, she will ovulate and produce hormones required for pregnancy without actually conceiving. If false pregnancies reoccur, your veterinarian and you may decide to place her on hormonal therapy or have her spayed. Best of luck with Linnie!

It is possible for her to be having a false pregnancy. It is more common in dogs, but cats can have them as well. If you are not planning on breeding her it is best to have her spayed. False pregnancies can turn into a uterine infection (pyometra) which can be life threatening.