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Your cat's pregnancy will last for around nine weeks but it is very unlikely that you will know that she is expecting a litter of kittens until she is more than halfway through her pregnancy. The first signs that your cat is expecting can easily be missed or simply put down to normal cat contrariness.

The third week of pregnancy often brings a change in your cat's attitude towards her food. Maybe she experiences morning sickness in a similar way to a pregnannt woman but the result can mean that food becomes less appealing to her and she may even refuse to eat at all for awhile. Additionally, her nipples will begin to 'pink up' as her changing hormones prepare them for milk delivery but as they will be hidden in your cat's tummy fur, it is unlikely that you will notice this sign.

In weeks four and five you may find that your cat's attitude towards you and your family changes noticeably. She may become particularly affectionate towards you, seeking you out and paying you a great deal of attention. Surprisingly, you may find that the opposite is the case - your previously loving pet starts to become stand-offish, even to the point of ignoring you completely.

Weeks five and six are the ones to bring enlightenment to a puzzled owner. All of a sudden you will see that your cat is definitely rounder than she was and the previous signs will begin to add up. If you are stroking her tummy it will be difficult to miss her enlarged and unmistakenly pink nipples.

The seventh week of pregnancy often brings a change in appetite again. This time, however, your cat may find that she is hungrier than usual or may lose her interest in her food for awhile. She will also look very definitely pregnant as she will be extremely rounded in shape. Cleaning her fur will be a chore and you can assist in this difficult task by grooming her regularly, if she will allow you to.

As weeks eight and nine approach, you will clearly be able to see the unborn kittens moving around in your cat's abdomen when she is lying relaxed. However, it is very important to resist the urge to prod and poke her tummy as you can so easily damage the kittens inside. By now, your cat's appetite will certainly have increased as the kittens make growing demands on her body for the nutrition they need. Be alert though, constipation can often be experienced during pregnancy and a drop or two of liquid paraffin mixed in her food will effectively deal with the problem.

Finally, in week nine, as she begins to prepare for the birth, your cat will start searching for a good place in which to give birth. As she roams around the house she will be looking for somewhere that is safe, warm and private. She will need to feel secure during her confinement and this may cause her to seem unsettled.

You will certainly want to keep an eye on your cat as she searches for a good place to give birth. Her choice of an ideal spot may not co-incide with yours as the middle of your bed may seem very appealing to a heavily pregnant cat!

As the kitten's birth comes closer you will see your cat wandering about in a very unsettled manner. She will keep going to her chosen birth nest and will exhibit 'treading' behavior as she seeks to arrange the bedding material to her liking. Your heavily pregnant cat will be purring loudly as she instinctively feels the beginning of the birthing process. Her pregnancy is at its end and it is now up to you to be on hand as your pet prepares to give birth to her kittens.

It is your obligation as a pet owner to have made yourself familiar with your cat's birthing process. If you have prepared adequately for the birth of the kittens, you will be aware of what to expect, what is normal behavior and what to look out for if things don't go to plan and the vet needs to be called in to assist. After the anticipation of your cat's pregnancy, proper preparation will ensure that the kittens' birth will be worry-free.

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