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Is my cat sick or pregnant? She's making weird noises and protective.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female

My cats making some really weird noises. We think she might wither be pregnant or sick, she won't let anyone touch her belly and she's really protective over us females in the house.

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Dr. Elizabeth

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on September 19th, 2019

If only Missy could talk! The only way to know the reason for her noises and behavior (and to know if she is sick or pregnant) is to have her examined by the veterinarian and I recommend to have this done. In case she is pregnant, here is a helpful link:
https://www.petcoach.co/article/queening-giving-birth-in-cats/

Here is also some information about various noises cats can make:
https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-cat-sounds-and-what-they-mean/

I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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