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Feline pregnancy: everything you need to know!
Feline gestation causes many questions. Knowing this, today we separate all the main information about the period and care. See what they are below.
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Understand feline pregnancy and the necessary care
How long does a feline pregnancy last? Is there a need for intervention at birth? How to recognize that my cat is pregnant? See all these answers, today.
The development of cats is very fast. And this doesn't just refer to lifelong growth. Their gestation is equally rapid. Therefore, it is often discovered at the end of the period.
In addition, cats go into heat, the reproductive period, numerous times a year. It is normal for it to occur for 10 days every 02 months. This explains, then, the constant broods. Also, unfortunately, the amount of felines abandoned in the streets.
Therefore, a lot of attention is needed. Especially if the kitten has access to the street or lives with other cats that have not been neutered. Feline gestation needs some care to ensure the well-being of the mother cat and the development of the kittens.
That way, be sure to know, today, everything about cat gestation. With this, you can take the necessary care when recognizing your kitten's pregnancy. Or else, you will know what to do at the end of the pregnancy and to prevent this type of situation.
How to identify feline pregnancy?
Cats give several signs that a pregnancy is in progress. Some are more subtle, while others are blatant. See the main ways, then, to identify if the cat is pregnant:
- Mammary signs: among the main signs of feline pregnancy are those that occur in the cat's breasts. Around them appears a fine coat. Furthermore, they grow larger and acquire a pink color;
- Behaviour: cats have an increase in appetite at the beginning of pregnancy, especially in the first month. Also, they become more needy and need human attention and closeness. Still, it becomes more skittish with other animals, in a kind of preview of maternal instinct;
- Weight: only after 04 weeks of gestation is there an increase in volume and weight. It first occurs in the region behind the ribs, expanding to the rest of the body later.
To confirm the cat's pregnancy status, be sure to consult a veterinarian. With an ultrasound you quickly confirm whether your suspicions are based or not. In addition, this is the professional who can prepare you to give the best comfort to the cat during the feline pregnancy.
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How do you know that the kitten is going to give birth? understand the signs
To know if kittens are about to be born, look for these signs:
- Isolation of the feline in a comfortable and warm place;
- Constant licking of the genitalia and vaginal discharge of a fluid (mucus plug);
- Feline body temperature drop (37.8°C to 38°C);
- Contractions.
Main questions and answers about feline pregnancy
See also the answers to the main questions about cat pregnancy. With this you prepare to receive beautiful and charming puppies.
How long does a feline pregnancy last?
Feline gestation is very fast. It has an average duration of 02 months, i.e. 08 weeks! With that, in just 60 days kittens are born beyond cute.
How many puppies are born at a time?
Usually each feline gestation generates between 04 and 06 puppies. However, this varies, and may even be too many or too few kittens. When only one offspring is born, it is called a single fetus. He tends to be born quite large.
After all, he has all the nutrients just for himself. There are no other embryos to share them with. As a result, she gains weight while still in the womb. However, this can cause problems for mom, who has to deal with all this weight.
How is the birth of kittens?
The cat finds a quiet, warm place to give birth. Therefore, it is quieter and in isolation. When her contractions begin, she expels a mucus plug. Afterwards, it starts to expel the kittens, which happens naturally with contractions.
The birth of each one of them varies between 30 to 60 minutes, although it can be faster The puppies are expelled in amniotic sacs and with the umbilical cord. The cat then breaks this sac and cuts the cord with her teeth.
Afterwards, it licks the puppy to clean it and also to encourage it to breathe. See how the cat is quite self-sufficient!
Does the cat need intervention during childbirth?
It usually doesn't. She manages to expel the animals, helps them get rid of the amniotic sac and cleans them, helping the kittens to breathe. In addition, it is she who loosens the cord, with bites.
So the cat knows exactly what she's doing. Your instincts help you to quickly direct each necessary action. This occurs before, during and after the birth of the puppies.
However, if any puppy gets stuck, be sure to contact a veterinarian. The same thing should happen when:
- Delivery exceeds 24 hours;
- Contractions are not followed by the expelling of pups;
- Black or blood-colored mucus plug;
- In the same way, in any sign of difficulty by the feline.
What are the main care in feline pregnancy?
The cat needs a special diet during pregnancy. After all, she will be spending a lot more energy on developing the puppies. In addition, they need some essential nutrients to develop properly.
Therefore, your cat must have a rich diet. Check with the veterinarian which is the best option if your pet is going through a feline pregnancy.
How are the puppies in the first days?
In the first few days after birth cats are very dependent. For example, they only open their eyes at 15 days. Still, they start hearing only at 09 days. Thus, at birth they are completely oblivious to some external stimuli.
After a month and a half they become able to start feeding independently. Until then, they are dependent on the mother cat. This, by the way, will only pay attention to them during this initial period in which they fully depend on her.
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