Pregnant cat without being in heat?

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Evening!

I’m looking for some advice regarding my little Naïa, who’s nearly 7 months old.

Three weeks ago, I went to stay with my mum, who has an 8-month-old entire Chinchilla Persian male. I wasn't overly concerned at the time because my girl hasn't had her first heat yet—or at least, I don't think she has. She's an indoor cat, so I'm sure I would've noticed...

Here’s the issue: since I’ve been back—well, maybe 3 or 4 days after—she seems really tired. She’s purring CONSTANTLY, and I mean all the time, and she’s eating well, actually more than usual. She’s normally so playful, but now she spends almost all her time sleeping.

My question is: can she be 'pregnant' without having been in heat? Or is it possible I just missed the signs? It seems strange, but I’m starting to wonder as she doesn't seem poorly—no diarrhoea, sneezing, or anything else... I’ll likely take her to the vet, but I’d appreciate some early advice.

Thanks in advance!

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    Just a quick point: "Chatonne" isn't actually a word 👎

    Besides, they don't even look like "chatonnes".

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    Oh right, it must have changed then :)
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    Hi, haha it's totally normal for her to be a bit groggy =)

    No, my vet hasn't mentioned antibiotics to me either (my female kittens are being spayed on Wednesday) so I reckon it’s normal.

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    I've just been to pick up Naïa; she’s very groggy and not walking very straight at all lol... But that’s only to be expected. What I don't understand, though, is that they haven't prescribed any antibiotics or painkillers. They told me it was fine because she'd had a 24-hour pain relief injection, but I've never come across that before—I had lots of female cats growing up and they always had some kind of treatment to take home. She's already licking her dressing, so that's a great start...! I have to take her back in 10 days to have the stitches out. Anyway, she can't have been pregnant as they didn't mention anything... Thanks for all your great advice anyway!
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    Good luck with your kitty!!!!!!

    Don't worry, everything's going to be just fine!!! :)

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    I know it’s routine, but I’ve still got that little knot in my stomach – it’s only because we love our furbabies so much! 😳 I dropped her off this morning, I have to call at midday and then pick her up at 5pm. I can't wait for it all to be over!
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    Hi there, I know exactly how you feel, mine are being spayed this Wednesday... I’m quite worried too, but I know these procedures are so common and complications are really rare... :)

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    Don't worry!! I had my 8-month-old kitty spayed last Thursday and everything went really well, even though she’s quite a small build too :) Two days later she was already zooming all over the house ^^ Of course, every cat is different, but I just wanted to say there's no need to worry just because she's a tiny thing.
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    I don't really have any questions, I'm just feeling quite worried, which is normal as I love my kitty to bits! But at least it'll be good to have it over and done with! :/
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    Don't worry, they do this all the time, so everything should go smoothly.

    If you have any questions about the neutering, feel free to ask.

    It’s brilliant that you acted so quickly! 😁

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