The Maternal Instinct Of Cats… How Does The Mother-to-be Behave?

If your cat is pregnant you will notice that her behavior is unusual. In addition to gaining weight, she will try to get your attention, plus she will need a little time to maintain her privacy. She will also be more affectionate, but in some moments, she will have some irritation.

Your cat will not show interest in other animals and will rest throughout the day. So you can understand your behavior and not get scared, below we’ll share some ideas so you can follow your kitten through this process. This way you will discover the maternal instinct of cats.

Give me privacy!

Pregnant cats will find a new, safe place  where they are relaxed. There they will spend their pregnancy resting, waiting for their future kittens. so if you see your cat hiding in the closet, don’t be alarmed. She wants to be calm, leave her there and respect her intimacy.

more weight

As your cat’s belly grows, she will start to feel heavier and her movements won’t be as  dynamic as they were a few weeks ago.

During pregnancy, female cats usually increase to over three kilos. That’s why she will be sleepy often and much more peaceful. When your cat is at this stage, let her rest, since in the next few weeks, when she has her kittens, she will have to be on their own, attentive to their needs.

Decreases interest in other cats

She will have no interest in other cats, the only thing she will care about is sleep and privacy. Although she may spend time in the open areas of your home, her attitude will generally be a little distant.

So if you have more than one cat at home, the best thing to do is keep them away from your cat. That way you avoid stress, as she won’t be interested in interacting with him at all.

Maternal instinct and wasting tenderness

A pregnant cat also seeks affection. Of course, it will rub against your legs and you will hear a frequent purr. She will feel more affection for humans. So you should pay more attention to it.

In the last few weeks of your pregnancy, your cat will be restless. You will take walks through the spaces of your home exploring comfortable and hidden areas where you can rest in intimacy.

If you notice that she is  very irritable and restless, the best thing to do is call your veterinarian, possibly she may be going through some complications with her pregnancy.

It’s coming…

Pregnancy in cats lasts approximately between 55 and 69 days. During delivery, depending on the relationship you have with your cat, she will let you be close, or not.

I remember when my cat gave birth. In the hours before delivery, she sat on my skirt and I could feel her contractions. Afterwards, she lay down in the armchair in our apartment, one of her favorite places, and there we could observe how her kittens were born.

Another exciting moment was seeing how the kittens’ father, as they left, helped to clean them and cut the umbilical cord.

Definitely, each animal has something of its personality, so when your cat is giving birth, she will certainly show you what place she wants you to occupy right now.

The care of kittens is another unmissable moment. Most cats take good care of their young. During the first few days it is recommended not to touch your kittens,  as they can be very jealous of your little ones.

Be patient, as the weeks go by she will have more confidence and will let you play them without inconvenience.

Kittens can separate from their mother at approximately 3 months of age. During this stage, they no longer depend as much on their mother, so they can be in a new home without major inconvenience.

If you don’t want your cat to get pregnant again, it’s recommended to neuter her. Remember that cats can have up to three litters per year and the average kittens in each birth should be between 2 and 5 kittens.

The operation is very simple, doesn’t take a lot of time and is the best way to avoid unwanted pregnancy. What’s more, recovery is very fast. Remember: after the hatchlings are born, you must wait 6 weeks for sterilization.