How long is a domestic cat’s pregnancy?

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A Maine Coon longhair cat with cream and white fur sits beside a tabby shorthair cat in a garden with green foliage in the background. — cat Two kinds of domestic cats.

The gestation period for a domestic cat is approximately 65 days. During this time, the queen prepares for the birth of her kittens, which are born blind, deaf, and entirely dependent on their mother for care.1

To learn more about the biological processes of these animals, you can explore further information on gestation and ovulation.1