Precautions After a Female Cat Gives Birth, These Common Knowledges Should Be Known Early
A female cat's pregnancy generally lasts about 60–70 days. They usually give birth at dawn. When they are about to give birth, they will appear very restless, pacing around, occasionally lowering their heads to lick their abdomen. If we touch their belly, we can feel a pulsing sensation, and mucus will flow from the vagina. At this time, we need to soothe their emotions promptly by gently stroking their abdomen with the palm of our hand to help them relax, which will be beneficial for their delivery. Because female cats expend a lot of physical strength during delivery, their bodies become weak, and their immunity decreases. In addition, during the birthing process, their uterus and vagina will suffer varying degrees of damage. If not properly cared for, they are prone to infections. Also, at this time, the mother cat needs to nurse the kittens, which requires a lot of nutrients, so what should we pay attention to in order for the mother cat to recover quickly?
First, we need to ensure the nutritional content of their feed and pay attention to balanced nutrition. We can increase the protein, vitamins, and some mineral content in their food, providing them with some milk, fresh fish soup, and other feed. Additionally, we can increase their feed quantity according to their needs and appropriately increase feeding frequency. We should also provide them with a quiet and comfortable environment, which is very important for their health. At the same time, their cat nests should be disinfected regularly, so that on sunny days, the cat can have appropriate activity.
For disease prevention, we need to strengthen management. Pay attention to uterine and mammary gland diseases. Once infection occurs, take them to the vet promptly. Caretakers should avoid touching the kittens right after the mother cat gives birth, as it may introduce foreign odors that could cause the mother cat to bite the kittens.
After giving birth, female cats must undergo proper care, which will help their health and development. We need to be responsible for the pets we raise, and I believe this is also a form of self-responsibility.