What to do during a cat birth

Cats are very common pets around the world. They are affectionate and kind, for which we love them. But do not forget that cats are still not much different from people and they have all the same processes as ours. For example, pregnancy and childbirth. Many cat owners reduce them for subsequent sale. And sometimes it turns out that a “walking” cat will become pregnant without your knowledge.

Throughout pregnancy, you watched her and did so that she was fine. You can read more about cat pregnancy here, where everything is described in detail by weeks. Pregnancy is not a difficult process, but the birth is much more risky. They can be with complications that you should always try to prevent.

The premium period

First you need to determine when your cat gives birth. As a rule, the average cat pregnancy is sixty days. But by days it is difficult to determine when the birth begins. Since cats do not know how to speak, you will not learn about the fights from their words, but you can do this by evaluating the behavior of your pet. If you see that she rushes around the room and does not find a place for herself, then it is worth it to measure her temperature. The normal temperature of the cat's body is thirty -eight and a half degrees Celsius. Touch the cat nipples. If traces of milk remained in the hands, then this means that the kittens are about to be born. Now it’s worth starting to watch the cat to control the situation. When the birth begins, the cat will begin to meow actively and breathe strongly and rhythmically. Now you need to observe how the kittens come out, and how the process of childbirth goes.

The process of childbirth

And so, the birth began and you are sitting near your favorite. She begins to meow even louder and breathe more often. This is completely normal. It is recommended to support it, as is done with people. You can make her a little massage. The water and blood in the cat will begin to flow from the vulva. If the fights last more than two hours, but the kittens are not visible, urgently contact the veterinarian. After the kittens begin to get out, you need to examine them a little. They should go out in the bubbles. Bubbles should immediately burst when exit. But if this did not happen, then burst it yourself. The cat herself rises the umbilical cord, but if this does not happen, then cut it with scissors. The placenta must go out after each kitten. That is, for example, five kittens came out and there should be five reservoirs. The cat usually eats it, but if at least one did not come out, then you need to take it to the veterinarian. A stuck placenta can cause infections.