Cat after childbirth
Pregnancy of a cat many owners perceive witha certain amount of regret. After all, at some point you will have to rack your brains, where and to whom to attach the kittens. But this should be considered a little later. After all, to begin with, cat after childbirth will require increased attention and proper care for her. Owners are rarely required to help a cat to be born. Nature has endowed animals with the abilityindependently to give birth without help. However, there are cases when births in cats are very difficult, so the intervention of the owners will be desirable. Most often, the first birth of a fluffy pet can be very difficult. But even this difficult time passes, and now the cat has a postnatal period. At this time, it will require more careful care.
Immediately after birth, be sure to pay attention to the condition of the cat. Feel her belly to make sure thatthe uterus was not left yet an unborn kitten. In the future, observe the behavior and condition of the cat. If in a few hours the behavior of the animal can be alarming, consult a doctor. Especially pay attention to certain symptoms: increased salivation, impaired coordination, fever, cramps or anxiety. The appearance of these symptoms in a cat may indicate a certain disease - eclampsia.
Often eclampsia in cats can manifest immediately after childbirth. This disease is characterized by the fact that the animal's body will not fully absorb calcium from food. As a result, the disease can often lead to death.
If your cat after the birth feels great, just create certain conditions for it. To begin with, ensure that the cat is large enoughA box in which she will be with the kittens. The box must be clean and dry. At its bottom lay a sheet or piece of flannel fabric. Make sure that the fabric is smooth and evenly laid. Newborn kittens do not know how to use their claws properly, so they can cling to any surfaces. For this, smooth smooth fabric is required to avoid injuries to the kittens.
A cat after childbirth needs constant rest and rest. Do not disturb her in vain and try to limitaccess to it and kittens to the rest of the family. Especially to a cat it is impossible to start up another's people that once again not to create a stressful situation for a young mother.
From time to time it is necessary do cleaning in a box, in which there is a cat with kittens. Often, due to stress, a cat may refuse to leave its shelter. Try to force the cat out of the box. But you should not try to drive her out of there. In the future, she can completely change her attitude to you and will be wary of even people whom she knows.
A cat after delivery needs a certain food. Cat diet should consist of nutritious, but at the same time easy food. Do not exclude from the menu of your furry favoriteher usual food. It is also important to include foods rich in phosphates and calcium in the food of the cat. An excellent source of these minerals is bone meal. Do not limit the cat in drinking. Provide it with enough milk, in which you can add a few drops of fish oil.
It should be noted that feeding cats after deliveryshould be done a little more often. Give your favorite food 4-6 times a day in small portions. In the future, it will be possible to reduce the number of feedings, otherwise the cat will simply become fat. But the cat after giving birth has the right to be pampered with delicious food. Such a variety in food will be to prevent the aforementioned eclampsia, which can occur during the first two weeks after childbirth.
When there are seizures Urgently call the doctor, and while waiting for him, let the cat drink a little water with sugar. Only a qualified doctor's help will help you save the cat.
