Cat pregnancy and neutering hub – what to expect

Get guidance on caring for a pregnant cat or advice on cat neutering, from prenatal care to whelping and post-birth support. Learn how to prepare for the birth of kittens, ensure proper nutrition during pregnancy, and provide the necessary care for both the mother and her newborn kittens.

Pregnancy care for cats

Photo of a cat displaying her belly for an article on 3 week pregnant cat nipples and other signs of pregnancy in cats.

What happens to a cat’s nipples during pregnancy?

Wondering what 3 week pregnant cat nipples look like? Spot early signs of pregnancy and learn how to care for your expecting cat.

What happens to a cat’s nipples during pregnancy?

a photo of four kittens, all held by one pair of hands. Sometimes cat owners who haven't neutered their cats are surprised to find a litter like this in their home

Cat neutering: what you need to know

Not planning to breed from your cat? Find out more about neutering.

Cat neutering: what you need to know

ginger and white cat looking out of window

Pyometra in cats: a guide to pyometra symptoms and treatments

Pyometra is a nasty infection that’s not always easy to spot.

Pyometra in cats: a guide to pyometra symptoms and treatments

cat staring out of window

Is your female cat in heat? How to tell and how to help

A guide to the female cat’s heat cycle, and how to spot when your cat is in heat.

Is your female cat in heat? How to tell and how to help

cat having an examination

Cat pregnancy: how to tell if your cat is pregnant

If you decided not to get your cat spayed, you may be considering breeding from her.

Cat pregnancy: how to tell if your cat is pregnant