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The answer is: 58-65 days

Female cats are called queens. Most feline pregnancies last about 2 months. Cats can become pregnant as early as 6 months of age, and if not mated, will usually go in and out of estrus (heat) frequently; depending on sunlight cycles, age, and individual personality of the cat and the breed.

Unlike dogs, cats do not usually show obvious signs of heat (swollen vulva, discharge), but will exhibit characteristic behavioral changes (meowing, rolling, scent marking, etc.). Once mated, the ovaries release eggs, the estrus cycle stops and pregnancy begins.

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