Answer
How long are cats pregnant?
Cats are pregnant for about 63 to 65 days on average, with a normal range of about 60 to 69 days: roughly nine weeks.
Open the cat pregnancy calculator
Week by week
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Day 21 | Vet may feel swellings |
| Days 25–35 | Best ultrasound window |
| From day 42–45 | X-ray shows skeletons: kitten count |
| Day 60–69 | Normal delivery window |
More questions
How many weeks is a cat pregnant?
About 9 weeks.
When does a pregnant cat start showing?
Usually from about week 5, with weight gain and a rounder belly.
How do I calculate my cat’s due date?
Add about 64 days to the mating date, or use the cat pregnancy calculator.
How many kittens do cats have?
Litter size varies; an x-ray from about day 42–45 lets your vet count them.
Can a cat be pregnant for 70 days?
That is past the usual range; call your vet.
When should my cat see the vet?
Around days 25–35 for an ultrasound, and again before the due date.
Can you tell a cat is pregnant at 2 weeks?
Not reliably: tests and palpation work from about three weeks.
Can a cat get pregnant again right after giving birth?
Yes, cats can come into heat again soon after kittening.
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