Is it possible that my 15week old kitten is pregnant?
Yes even at this young age it is possible. The pregnancy sign in cats are behavioral and physical ones. Cat pregnancy cannot be determined by blood or urine tests like humans. A healthy cat pregnancy gestation can last from any where between 60 to 70 days. It can be detected in the following ways: 1. Pinking Up: One of the most common and noticeable signs that indicate pregnancy in cats is the enlargement and pinking of the nipples of a female pregnant cat (also known as queen). They will appear swollen and larger than their normal size. This change comes generally in the third week of pregnancy. 2. Irregular Heat Cycle: One more significant sign to look out for is missed or irregular heat cycle of your queen. One should know that cats can have a heat cycle even during the pregnancy. 3. Weight Gain: By the fifth week of gestation, your queen can gain enough weight to look pregnant. Its abdomen protrudes and it looks rather fat. But never try to touch the belly and feel the kittens insi