Tabby Cat 

　　Generally, after kittens are born, the mother cat bites through the amniotic sac, and the kitten begins to breathe and makes “gasping” sounds. However, some newborn kittens show no breathing but still have heart activity, appearing to be in a state of apparent death. If not treated promptly, the kitten will quickly die. The cause of this condition is that the kitten stayed too long in the mother's birth canal, the umbilical cord was compressed causing insufficient oxygen supply, resulting in suffocation. It is also possible that mucus blocks the kitten’s nasal cavity or throat, preventing breathing.

　　If a kitten is found in apparent death, immediate action should be taken: insert the index finger into the kitten’s mouth to scoop out mucus so it can expel it. If the kitten has not yet awakened, hold its hind legs, with its head downward, gently pat the rump, or rhythmically press the posterior abdominal wall, and place it in a proper position for chest expansion actions to promote the recovery of heartbeat and breathing, helping the kitten to wake up.