CARING OF CATS AT PARTURITION




The phases of labor
The delivery of a cat has three phases. Once the childbirth has begun, you must remain attentive to its development: there are usually no complications, but it is important that you supervise to react quickly to any unforeseen. However, do not intervene unless it is absolutely necessary, since you could delay delivery and alter your cat; Just observe periodically and do not try to intervene if it is not necessary. Do not worry: usually, the delivery of the cats does not present any complications, but you can consult your veterinarian if you have any doubts. It also limits the number of spectators: although the whole family is excited with the arrival of the kittens, it is not advisable to alter the mother.

First stage

    You probably will not notice any signs of the first phase, in which the cervix and uterus prepare for childbirth.
    The first contractions will begin to occur, but they may not be visible to the naked eye.
    Your cat will be very restless, going from one side to another as if looking for something, and will meow frequently.
    She may make several unproductive visits to her litter box, but hopefully she will settle into her maternity bed.
    Do not be surprised if you choose another place, since you may not have gotten used to your maternity bed or simply prefer to give birth somewhere else. Do not move her: it is always safer to let her give birth in the place she chooses.
    It is also possible that you begin to manifest some vaginal discharge.
Second stage

    The second phase of feline birth is the birth of the kittens. How exiting! It can last between 2 and 24 hours. Check your delivery kit and make sure you have everything handy.
    Some kittens will be born to the head (like human babies), but others will show their paws first: this is completely normal and you do not have to worry if you see this happening.
    Kittens are usually born at intervals of between 30 and 45 minutes, but can take more than an hour.
    Look from a safe distance and intervene only if it is absolutely necessary: for example, if you see that you try hard but the kitten does not come out, if it has bloody secretions or if the kittens arrive so fast that it does not give you time to clean them and break their bags Amniotics. Read "Issues that require special attention during pregnancy" to know when it is necessary to call the veterinarian.
Third phase

    Phase three consists of the exit of the placentas, which usually happens after the delivery of each kitten.
    Count the placentas: there must be one for each kitten.
    If there are fewer placentas than kittens, it may be that the cat has eaten them, or that two twins have shared one. But there may also have been a retained placenta, which should be examined as soon as possible your veterinarian; In case of doubt, call him.
    Do not worry if the mother eats some placentas, it is normal; But it is important that you keep the maximum attention throughout the delivery.

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