A barn cat’s facial expression showing just how fed up she is with being pregnant has taken the internet by storm, with thousands of viewers relating all too well to her apparent frustration.
TikTok user @magsmat13 delighted social-media users after sharing a video of her black barn cat, Tomasa, as she waits to deliver her kittens. In the clip, Tomasa could be seen lying flat on her back, one paw resting squarely on her rounded belly, staring blankly ahead in a way many viewers described as painfully relatable.
The caption accompanying the video jokes that Tomasa is “so done being pregnant,” and the cat’s demeanor seems to back that up. She barely moves when her owner approaches, instead remaining sprawled out and visibly exhausted. Still, @magsmat13 assured viewers that Tomasa appeared calm and comfortable, writing on TikTok that she was just happy the feline “feels so relaxed by my side.”
The video has quickly gone viral, racking up more than 1.2 million views and over 362,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. In the comments, many users—particularly women—said Tomasa’s expression perfectly captured how pregnancy can feel during the final stretch.
Newsweek has contacted @magsmat13 via TikTok for comment. We could not verify the details of the video.
Experts at PetMD say cats are typically pregnant for around 63 to 65 days, though some pregnancies may last a little longer, depending on the individual cat. As delivery approaches, pregnant felines—known as queens—often become less active, seek out quiet or secluded areas, and may appear uncomfortable as their bodies adjust to carrying a litter.
PetMD experts say that owners can help pregnant cats by providing a calm, stress-free environment and preparing a comfortable nesting area where the feline can give birth safely. It is also important to ensure expectant cats receive proper nutrition, as they require extra calories during pregnancy, particularly in the final weeks. Regular veterinary checkups can help monitor the feline’s health and identify any potential complications.
There is no denying that Tomasa looks more than ready to be done with pregnancy, a sentiment her owner playfully highlighted once again in the text layered over the clip: “It’s the paw on the belly for me.”
The owner has continued sharing updates on TikTok as Tomasa awaits the arrival of her litter.
In just a few days, thousands of users flooded the comments section, pushing the video toward 2,800 comments at the time of writing. Many were quick to anthropomorphize Tomasa’s expression.
One comment reads: “She’s like ‘get these babies out of me’.”
Another TikTok user joked: “Bring the queen her wet treats.”
“That is the most pregnant look I’ve ever seen on a cat,” a third person added.
A fourth viewer humorously concluded: “She like I’m not having a litter again, I’m done.”
As Tomasa waits for her kittens to arrive, her weary expression has clearly struck a chord—proving once again that no matter the species, the final days of pregnancy can look remarkably familiar.
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