What are the signs before a cat gives birth?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

What are the signs before a cat gives birth?

Signs of cats before giving birth:

1. In the last few hours of delivery, the cat will feel pain and discomfort due to uterine contractions, and it will become Feeling restless and even short of breath.

2. The cat may stay in the delivery room prepared by the owner, make nests, or find a hidden location to give birth. 1-2 days before the cat gives birth, the owner can express colostrum from the cat's breasts.

3. Cats may drink a lot of water during labor. When mucus is found to flow out of the cat’s vulva, it indicates that the cat is about to give birth, and it must be placed in the delivery room in time.

4. Some female cats may also experience a drop in rectal temperature, usually by about one degree.

5. The abdomen is obviously sagging. The fetus has been fully developed before delivery, so it is relatively large, which makes the female cat's abdomen significantly expand and become larger, and the two rows of nipples can be seen more clearly.

6. Most female cats expecting to give birth will refuse to eat within 24 to 48 hours before giving birth.

Precautions for cats after giving birth:

1. After a pet cat gives birth successfully, it is not suitable to feed it immediately. Cat food and canned cats are You can't feed it right away. The owner can prepare some delicious chicken soup and soup in advance to feed the cat and replenish energy. Start trying to give her something to eat after the second day of delivery.

2. After the cat gives birth, because the cat is weak, the cat’s environmental management is also very important. Pet owners should provide their cats with a quiet, clean, dry, and temperature-friendly living environment, which is extremely important for the female cat to recover and improve its disease resistance. The cat’s nest should be disinfected regularly, and leftover food, feces, and contaminated bedding should be removed in a timely manner. materials and keep the surrounding environment clean and hygienic.