Do pregnant cats have a menstrual cycle?

Answer by  raun08 (1839)

No. A cat's cycle prepares it for mating and carrying a pregnancy to term. If it is all ready doing that, it doesn't need to prepare for it.

Answer by  smellycat22 (1129)

Like humans and other mammals, pregnant cats cannot have a menstrual cycle. Any bleeding is an indication of complication and should be consulted with a veterinarian.

Answer by  bernardtak (35)

Yes, Her heat cycle is often called the "estrus cycle" or simply "estrus. " Estrus refers to that time when a female is receptive to mating, and precedes ovulation. Heat cycles in cats last from several days to two weeks or longer, and repeat every two to three weeks. She will continue to go into heat until she has mated.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Cats don't have menstrual cycles, they go into estrous- unlike humans, they don't release an egg during their cycle, only when mated. They don't go into estrous when pregnant, since the purpose has been achieved!