Body appearance:
1. The female cat’s abdomen will be significantly enlarged and droopy, the nipples will be more obvious than usual, and the color will be darker.
2. The female cat’s nipples can squeeze out milk, which is clear or milky white, and may flow out automatically. In addition, the female cat may bite off the hair near the nipples.
3. The body temperature of the female cat will drop significantly before giving birth. This characteristic usually begins to appear 12 to 24 hours before giving birth.
Labor behavior:
1. Female cats will instinctively look for a suitable environment for the delivery room. During this period, they may be accompanied by restless barking behavior, and some female cats will even enter the safe delivery room. Then he didn't want to leave.
2. On the day of delivery, female cats usually stop eating. If a female cat is not sick but suddenly stops eating, the owner needs to pay special attention.
3. A few hours before delivery, the uterus will begin to contract. The female cat will show signs of restlessness and shortness of breath due to labor pains, and may lie on her side in the safe delivery room. Some female cats will also drink a lot of water between labor pains. Please observe carefully at this time. When you find mucus flowing out of the female cat’s vagina, it means that labor is about to begin. Please put the female cat back into the birthing den immediately.
Precautions for female cats giving birth:
1. Early morning and evening are the peak periods for female cats to give birth. Owners can pay more attention during these two time periods.
2. Whether before or after pregnancy, you need to pay attention to nutritional supplements for female cats.
3. Novice owners often lack experience. If the cat feels unwell, please send it to the doctor immediately.
