by Nindya Kusuma, DRH
Pregnancy in pet
cat pet lovers is a highly anticipated moment. Cats say pregnant if
fertilization has occurred. So, to make sure your cat is pregnant or not after
breeding and knowing how her baby approximate amount then immediately check the
condition of your pet cat shape with technology ultrasonography (USG). Because
the exact day and time fertilizasi may not be known with certainty, the length
of gestation can vary. The average gestation period in cats is approximately 63
to 67 days.
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| USG |
Once you know
your cat is pregnant then consider nutritional food, and as much as possible to
minimize stress on your cat. When entering the final weeks of pregnancy,
indicating cats are generally less active behavior for fetal growth so that the
cat stomach getting bigger with age pregnancy. Signs of a cat that will give
birth normally decreased appetite would not even eat from 12-24 hours before
delivery and the cat becomes anxious to find a place that is quiet and dark to
determine where to give birth. Some cats also experience changes in
temperament, avoid people or to be sensitive. Changes in the nipple also occurs
that is pink and looks fuller. Therefore, the long-haired cats should diclipper
abdominal area around the nipple in order to facilitate newborn kiiten to
drink. Additionally, sometimes decreased rectal temperature during labor.
After knowing
the signs of the cat will give birth then you should labor performed in special
cages so easy to supervise. Provide a pedestal in the cage like underpad. While
giving birth is marked by rupture of the amniotic fluid that pet lovers should
do is cut the umbilical cord that previously beforehand tied with thread and
scissors. Do not forget to provide towels or baby wipes to clean the cat if the
mother does not want to lick it. Furthermore, also provide light on top of the
cage in order to keep warmth for babies newborn kitten.
The first stage of labor during this stage, the cat appears nervous and may often voiced, nesting behavior becomes increasingly intense, cats tearing or rearranging his bed. He also visited the litter boxnya. The duration of the first phase is the range
2-12 hours. The second stage of labor is usually the first kittens born within 5-60 minutes of the start of the push. Then next kittens will be born at intervals of 5 to 60 minutes and the second stage is usually completed within 6 hours. The duration of the second stage of labor were seen and a long pause sometimes lasting several hours may occur. The third stage of labor is usually the mother will eat the placenta which in turn can cause vomiting.
The milk will come out smoothly after 24 hours of giving birth. The first breast milk contains colostrum which contains antibodies from the maternal parent. If the mother bit out milk, it can be added to the drug that can be launched milk. If your cat is seen trying merejan in a long time so that the condition of the cat limp, even discharge but not yet issued her then immediately take it to the vet so that immediate action can be carried out Caesarean.
The first stage of labor during this stage, the cat appears nervous and may often voiced, nesting behavior becomes increasingly intense, cats tearing or rearranging his bed. He also visited the litter boxnya. The duration of the first phase is the range
2-12 hours. The second stage of labor is usually the first kittens born within 5-60 minutes of the start of the push. Then next kittens will be born at intervals of 5 to 60 minutes and the second stage is usually completed within 6 hours. The duration of the second stage of labor were seen and a long pause sometimes lasting several hours may occur. The third stage of labor is usually the mother will eat the placenta which in turn can cause vomiting.
The milk will come out smoothly after 24 hours of giving birth. The first breast milk contains colostrum which contains antibodies from the maternal parent. If the mother bit out milk, it can be added to the drug that can be launched milk. If your cat is seen trying merejan in a long time so that the condition of the cat limp, even discharge but not yet issued her then immediately take it to the vet so that immediate action can be carried out Caesarean.
So, Are you
ready to be owner for your cats that are pregnant ??!.
SOURCE:
BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Reproduction and Neonatology.
SOURCE:
BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Reproduction and Neonatology.
Handbook of Veterinary Obstetrics
2nd Ed. 2004. Elsevier.
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