Cat gestation period 🐱
The gestation period for a cat typically ranges from 58 to 67 days, with an average of approximately 63 days. This can vary depending on breed, age, health, and litter size.
How to calculate the due date
Simply enter the breeding or mating date and this calculator will add the average gestation period to provide an estimated due date, along with the earliest and latest expected dates.
Stages of pregnancy
Fertilization & Early Development (Days 1–12)
Fertilized eggs travel to the uterus and begin implantation.
Embryonic Development (Days 13–24)
Organs begin forming. Nipples become pink and enlarged ('pinking up').
Fetal Growth (Days 25–45)
Rapid growth. Kittens can be felt by gentle palpation. Belly becomes visibly larger.
Pre-Birth (Days 46–63)
Kittens are fully developed. The queen becomes restless and seeks a nesting spot.
Fun facts 🐱
- The average litter size for cats is 4–6 kittens.
- Cats can become pregnant as young as 4 months old.
- A queen can have up to 3 litters per year.