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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    Some female cats have "silent heats", so yes, she could be pregnant.

    You need to take her to the vet to get her spayed as soon as possible, and if she is pregnant, have her terminated and spayed at the same time.

    For goodness' sake, please think of all those cats and kittens in rescues – abandoned, mistreated, or even killed...

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    Zanaya: you've forgotten the worming treatment starting from 3 weeks old!

    You also need to factor in puppy toys, beds, blankets...

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    Yes, but getting them spayed prevents so many health problems, so it’s really useful. Plus, mating and having kittens isn't exactly pleasant for the female cat. The main issue is that there are already loads of kittens in rescue centres waiting for homes. If people keep having litters and giving them away, the cats in the shelters will just stay stuck there, which means they’ll never be able to make room for the strays...
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    There are so many kittens in rescues that don't have homes and end up being euthanised because of a lack of space!
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    But why do these females have to be spayed anyway? Because if they're sterile, then there won't be any kittens, will there?
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    First of all, the term is ‘pregnant’, not ‘expecting’! She’s almost certainly pregnant since she’s been left with a male! You really ought to head to the vet to be sure and to check that your girl is in good health. Anyway, how come she hasn't been spayed?? I’d strongly recommend getting it done!
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