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When will your cat give birth?

Work out the likely queening date for your cat from the mating. Estimated range based on species averages.

Cats are induced ovulators, so the mating date is a reliable starting point.

Preguntas frecuentes

How long is a cat's pregnancy?
Around 64 days on average, with a usual range of 61 to 70. The cat is an induced ovulator — she ovulates through mating — so the mating date brackets the pregnancy better than in dogs.
How often does a cat come into heat?
Her cycle is seasonal: while there is enough daylight she returns to heat every two or three weeks if she does not become pregnant. That is why estimating a 'next heat' as in dogs makes no sense.
How many kittens does she usually have?
Between 3 and 5 in a typical litter, though the range is wide. An ultrasound from the third week gives a far better estimate than any average.