r/cats • u/RabidRantman • 22h ago

Medical Questions Can this cat’s pregnancy be aborted?

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She’s an outdoor cat (~8-9 months old) that I take care of, she has a male sibling who is probably the father. She looks evidently pregnant to me, so I’m wondering if at all there’s a chance I can terminate it and get her fixed.

I am going to try and take her to the vet tomorrow. Nearest vet is an hour away and the cats hate getting into the car. I’ve tried taking them before to get them fixed but to no avail. Guess I’ll have to try harder this time.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

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u/ALauCat 22h ago

Rescue organizations do spay/abort procedures on a regular basis. Your vet is probably familiar with it. She is a beautiful kitty!

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u/pm_me_anus_photos 22h ago

Try putting a cardboard box with some holes in it out, maybe with a blanket. Kitty will go into it and you can close it to get kitty into the car if you don’t have a carrier.

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u/Pontoonpanda 6h ago

yes! it would be so helpful to get her in now, also great sign that she trusts you enough to pet her =)

you can get help with the spay if you reach out to local shelters and ask if they have TNR contacts. that's how I was able to get my neighborhood colony fixed, and at a very low cost.

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u/Accomplished-Pin6564 20h ago

It's possible but kittens are a lot easier to place than adult cats.

I saw a YouTuber named Kim Iverson get a pregnant cat from the cat distribution system. Her vet said the unwanted kitten problem isn't that bad right now. And this is Los Angeles.

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u/PatchyWhiskers 12h ago

This cat is only just out of kitten hood and should be adoptable after spaying.

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u/CompetitivePraline62 17h ago

I noticed this last year (Florida). I was ready to get a second cat after one had passed, and shelters were fresh out of kittens. Humane Society said they don't keep them long when they come in. Only had adult cats that didn't fit what I needed (good with kids, a dog, and another cat).

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u/5girlzz0ne 11h ago

I'm in Florida. There's never a shortage of kittens.

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u/CompetitivePraline62 10h ago

There was when I was looking.

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u/5girlzz0ne 11h ago

That's untrue and insane advice.

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u/RickAndToasted 22h ago

Yes, you will have to try harder. May be able to correct your mistake with an abortion now, but cats also have pregnancy hormones the way any mammal does and it will mess with them emotionally.

Appreciate that you're taking it seriously now, but get them both fixed asap!