Pregnant Kitty

Hi, I’d just like some advice please. I’ve got a cat (roughly 14/15 months old), she’s definitely pregnant, I just want to know how’s best to make things as smooth and comfortable for her as possible. Going by the dates she mated 26th/27th Feb. When would the kittens likely be born? I see her sniffing around and checking all areas of the house the last couple of days. Today I have set her up a box with blankets etc in my bedroom as it’s the most quiet place in the house and where she tends to sleep. Is there anything I need to be doing?? She’s been eating much more than normal and drinking a lot of water, should I just let her eat anytime she’s hungry? I’ve also read that I should give her worming/flea tablets now? What’s best to give her please? Pic of her a couple of weeks ago so I don’t lose the post x Thanks in advance xx

Hello there - cats have really variable pregancies; typically somewhere between 61 and 71 days (the average in my head is about 64).  Like pregnant women, they have a much higher energy requirement but potentially less space in their abdominal area into which to fill the stomach, so its worth speaking to your vet about dietary modifications specific to your cat.  Cats actually get a lot of energy from protein - which people do not do - so huge changes may not be necessary, or perhaps changes in quality rather than changes in volume. Please speak to your vets about parasitic control  as appropriate to your cat, area, environment and their individual risk.  Toxoplasma - which is often classed under 'worms' - can cause abortions so is definitely something to think about.  Your vet should also talk you through the birth process in orfer that you know what yo expect, what to provide and when to intervene.  Finally, we'd like to take z moment to wish both you and your cat all the best at this exciting moment in your lives.

It is lovely that you have set a box up for your cat - hopefully that smells of her, in a place she wants to be.  Sometimes owners have to be guided by their cats on this one!