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Kittens in a Basket Photo Credit: © iStockPhoto/Michael Chen Cat Mating & Pregnancy > Reproduction 101 > Finding Homes for the Kittens If you haven’t already planned to keep all the kittens from the litter, you’ll need to start thinking about placing them in permanent loving homes when they are eight to twelve weeks old. You will want to find potential adopters for your kittens who will love, care for, and appreciate them as much as you do. The Do’s and Don’ts of Rehoming Kittens There are a number of positive things you can do to help ensure the people you are entrusting your kittens to will be responsible cat parents.

Question: What should I feed my pregnant queen? My pregnant cat is awfully thin.

Cat Mating & Pregnancy > Reproduction 101 > So Your Cat is Pregnant So you were a little slow in having her spayed and your cat turned up pregnant, or a pregnant stray adopted you. Perhaps you are working with a rescue group and this is your first fostering experience with a pregnant cat.

Cat Mating & Pregnancy > Reproduction 101 > Cat Pregnancy Stages Cat Pregnancy: Development of the Embryo The entire development of the embryo is a fascinating study with scientific names for each stage, but for brevity and better understanding, we’ll concentrate here on the basics. After fertilization, the zygote (formed by the uniting of the sperm and the ovum) begins to form a somewhat ball-shaped mass of cells, known as the cell mass. Once the cell mass passes 16 cells, it is called the morula .

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Cat Mating & Pregnancy > Reproduction 101 > Is Your Cat in Heat? Female cats that are not spayed will eventually come into heat (technically called oestrus ), and the signs are unambiguous, once you know what to look for. Here are some behavioral symptoms to watch for if you suspect your diva is in heat.

Mother cat nurses two kittens during pause in birth Nicki Bradley, About Guide to Miniature Cat Mating & Pregnancy > Reproduction 101 > Helping With the Birth Process The big day has arrived when your pregnant cat is ready to give birth to her kittens. This process is technically called “queening.” Chances are that you will not need to do anything to help with the birth process except to be with your cat to encourage her

Photo of Pregnant Woman Holding Cat Photo Credit: © iStockPhoto/Anna Furman You do NOT have to get rid of your cat! Now that I have your attention: Pregnancy when you have a cat presents some challenges, but don’t worry, none of them are even remotely insurmountable. You just need a little planning and know-how.

Question: When will my cat’s kittens be born?

Signs that a dog is pregnant include swelling of the abdomen, enlarged mammary glands, an increased appetite and a nesting behavior, but a veterinary exam will confirm the pregnancy. Identify signs that a dog is pregnant withhealth information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr