Can house cats still hunt if they are pregnant ?

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Ok this is not exactly what I want to know, our cat managed to get out as a 9 month old kitten and get pregnant (long story), we were on a long waiting list to have her and her sister spayed but she done a Houdini and jumped out the window, before any of that she used to enjoy chasing me around with a bit of string on the floor, is it safe to do that now, otherwise it is boring for her as when she went missing for 4 weeks her bond with her sister suffered and they no longer playfight to keep entertained. Please I don't what to hear I think so or I think not I want to know for sure, like do they still hunt when pregnant in the wild if they do I guess it will be alright.

MerelyKiwi · Answer

We had a pregnant kitty for about the same reason as you (she always pulled a disappearing act when we were going to get her in to the vet). You can still play with her, but as she gets heavier she'll become less interested in scampering around after the string. Be gentle with her, but trust her to know her limits. I'm sure you are doing your research on how to care for a pregnant cat. As she gets closer to birth, start making comfy & secluded corners for her. She'll be searching around the house for potential places to give birth, and the best thing to do when the time comes is to just let her be. This might be difficult with your other cat, but it would be good to switch to dry food and start leaving it out for your mother kitten, so she can eat when she wants to. I don't know if you can manage this with another cat in the house though. 
You should still get her sister spayed, but obviously you'll have to wait a while with the mother. Good luck with the kittens! They can be a handful, but very, very adorable.

Anonymous · Answer

Cats in the wild have to hunt. They can’t go 9 weeks without eating, and that’s how they get food.

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Can house cats still hunt if they are pregnant ?

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