How Long Is a Cat’s Pregnancy?

Posted by Jennifer Copley Jul 15, 2009

Gestation (pregnancy) in domestic cats normally lasts anywhere from 58-70 days, with around 65 days being the average. Consult a veterinarian if a cat’s pregnancy extends beyond 70 days.

For more on cat pregnancy, see:

• How to Care for a Pregnant Cat
• How to Prepare for the Birth of Kittens
• Feline Labour and Delivery

For information on kittens, see:

• What to Feed a Kitten
• Kitten Stages of Development
• Teaching a Kitten to Use the Litter Box
• How to Train a Cat or Kitten

Reference: Seidensticker, J., & Lumpkin, S. (2006). Cats: Smithsonian Q&A: The Ultimate Question and Answer Book. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Books.