When a cat after childbirth is restless, meows, does not feed the cubs and clings to the owner - such behavior of the pet often causes panic.

The resulting behavioral reactions should not be ignored: the cause can be both psychological problems and postpartum complications.

Anxiety after childbirth: possible causes

If the birth went well, then the animal calmly fits and begins to feed the offspring.

Refusal of food on the first day and small absences to drink water are considered the norm. - the cat is afraid to leave newborn babies unattended for a long time.

If the pet shows anxiety, then there are several reasons:

• psychological;
• incomplete childbirth or the afterbirth did not come out;
• postpartum complications.

The owner needs to pay attention on the first day after the birth of the kittens in order to help the pet in a timely manner.

When the problem is psychological

The process of giving birth to kittens is stressful for a cat that changes her behavior.

The cause of concern may be:

• Confusion. This occurs in young animals. An inexperienced cat does not always lie down correctly, making it difficult for newborns to reach the nipple.
• Late or insufficient lactation. Some cats do not immediately begin to produce milk or lactation is insufficient to feed the offspring.

In both cases, the babies squeak with displeasure, causing concern to the mother. The cat with its meow asks the owner for help.

If the reason is that the babies cannot reach the nipples, then you should help the pet and attach the kittens to the mammary glands. After the newborns begin to suck on the mother, the cat will calm down.

If there is not enough milk, you need to dilute the milk mixture and feed the cubs with a pipette. Well-fed kittens will fall asleep and the animal will calm down.

Incomplete labor and symptoms of eclampsia

If the animal calmly fed the babies and suddenly began to worry, then the birth of another kitten may be the reason.

With unplanned matings, conception can occur during the entire estrus, and the birth of another baby can occur in a few hours. Sometimes this period extends over several days.

It is dangerous when an afterbirth or an unborn fetus remains in the uterus.

Signs of pathology:

• the appearance of dark discharge from the vagina;
• fever;
• general weakness;
• apathy.

Difficulty in the discharge of the placenta is associated with a weakening of labor activity. To provide quick assistance to your pet in case of a condition that has arisen, it is recommended to purchase Oxytocin in advance.

To stimulate the contraction of the reproductive organ, 0.2 or 0.3 ml is placed at the withers. In order not to harm the animal, it is recommended to check with the veterinarian in advance the amount of medicine for first aid.

Another dangerous condition that can develop at the birth of offspring , - eclampsia (a sharp redistribution of calcium in the body).

Calcium from the blood in large quantities enters the milk, and this causes the development of the following symptoms:

• dyspnea;
• temperature increase;
• trembling and convulsions;
• lack of coordination.

Pet rushes about, trying to hide in a corner. In some cases, eating born cubs is possible. If treatment has not been carried out, then the condition worsens, apathy and salivation appear. The animal needs to be taken to the veterinarian immediately.

Normal and abnormal bleeding after childbirth - how to distinguish?

Normally, a small amount of blood is released after childbirth.

Signs of normal bleeding:

• on the first day, pink or reddish-brown mucus is discharged from the vagina;
• on the second day, the discharge becomes almost imperceptible.

The output of the vaginal discharge stops by the end of the second week.

If scarlet or dark blood flows out of the vagina in a stream or in small portions, and the animal becomes lethargic and breathes heavily, this indicates postpartum hemorrhage. The condition is dangerous and without urgent veterinary care, the pet will die.

Inflammation of the uterus: signs

Symptoms of inflammation:

• lethargy;
• refusal of food;
• hyperthermia;
• thick discharge from the birth canal of a reddish-green color;
• refusal to care for babies;
• apathy;
• desire to hide in the far corner.

If inflammation is suspected, you should call the veterinarian at home or take the animal to the veterinary clinic.

Diseases accompanied by discharge

In the early postpartum period, it is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the pet in order to notice the development of the following diseases in time:

• Metritis. Inflammation of the uterine wall is provoked by insufficient hygiene in the nest, a delay in the separation of the placenta, or a dead and not released fetus. A greenish viscous mass exudes from the vulva.
• Mastitis. Due to the stagnation of milk, the tissues of the mammary gland become inflamed. Appears local hyperthermia and purulent discharge from the nipple.

Complications during childbirth

Some animals calmly give birth in the presence of the owner, while others try to hide in a secluded corner. If the pet is hiding, then it should not be left unattended.

Your cat may need help with the following conditions:

• Weak labor activity. It happens due to a large fetus or weakness of the uterine muscles.
• Bleeding. Appear with damage to the birth canal or the walls of the uterus. Assistance from a veterinarian should be provided within 10 minutes.
• The birth of a kitten in the amniotic sac. Usually the bubble breaks inside the uterus, but if it comes out whole, then you need to break the shell and give the baby to the mother. If this is not done, then the kitten may die.

Animals should be observed unobtrusively, trying not to disturb. If the cat trusts the owner, then she herself asks for help with a loud meow.

A set of measures to prevent unwanted consequences of childbirth

Preparing for childbirth, even experienced animals experience fear and anxiety. The nervousness of a cat's mother can negatively affect the birth process.

To reduce the likelihood of complications, you must first prepare a place for your pet that meets the following requirements:

• Accessibility for cleaning. You need to be able to clean the cat's "nest" and at the same time disturb the mother and offspring less. A good option would be a mattress covered with an absorbent diaper.
• Space limitation. Crawling, newborns can fall off the bedding, and the squeak of a kitten unnerves the pet. If the birth is not completed, then the reaction to the crying of the cub can cause complications. A large box or the installation of limiter bumpers will do.
• No drafts. The immunity of both the mother and the cubs is still weak.
• Removal of outsiders. Extra people make the animal worry and try to hide the born offspring. Inexperienced cats can accidentally crush babies. In a calm environment, the pet will relax, give birth and settle down so that it is more convenient for newborns to suck.

A giving birth cat should put a bowl and a toilet next to the "nest". The birth process can take several days and the cat's mother needs to ensure that her natural needs are met.

Tracking signs of pathologies

To prevent serious complications for cat health, the owner, when examining a pet, should pay attention to the following:

• Nipples. Thickening and redness of the mammary gland is the first sign of mastitis.
• Discharge from the vulva. Bleeding or large amounts of mucus indicate pathology.
• Shortness of breath, convulsions and incoordination. They point to eclampsia. The cat needs calcium supplements.

Observations should be carried out from the moment when the kittens begin to eat on their own. Until this time, you need to feed the pet with phosphorus, fish oil, calcium and provide good nutrition.

What should the owner do

The owner of the animal should remember a few simple rules:

• Don't interfere. Childbirth is a natural process, and most cats give birth on their own. You just need to unobtrusively observe the behavior of the pet.
• Do not panic. The excitement of the owner will increase the anxiety of the cat.
• Be ready to help. It is recommended to consult with a veterinarian in advance about what medications may be required (hemostatic, stimulating labor, etc.).

Conclusion

Anxiety and meowing indicate that the cat is not all right and the pet is asking for help. You need to carefully observe the animal and find out the reason.

It may be necessary to simply put the kittens to the nipples or feed numerous offspring with formula milk, or it may be necessary to treat serious postpartum complications. Attention to deviations in behavior will save the health of the pet, and sometimes life.

Dangerous period in her life, because. during childbirth, a cat can easily catch an infection or get injured.

Cat after childbirth: possible problems

. Cat has greenish or reddish discharge for 2-3 weeks after giving birth

Greenish and reddish discharge in a cat after childbirth is the norm, if not accompanied by fever, vomiting and diarrhea. Otherwise, you should consult a doctor.

. The cat breathes frequently after giving birth

If the cat often breathes immediately after birth, and this condition lasts no more than 5-10 minutes, then everything is in order. Otherwise, you should consult a doctor.

. Cat has diarrhea and/or vomiting after giving birth

Diarrhea and vomiting after childbirth in a cat is a sign that the cat has eaten too much afterbirth. Everything should pass within 24-48 hours. Otherwise, you should consult a doctor.

. Cat constipated after giving birth

If the cat has constipation after childbirth, then, as always, in such cases, it is necessary to give the pet vaseline or olive oil. If stools do not appear within 24 hours, you should consult a doctor.

. cat peeing blood after giving birth

As a rule, the owners only think that the cat pees blood after giving birth, in fact, the discharge from the vulva gets on the filler or mixes with urine. There is nothing to worry about if an alarming symptom is fixed within 2-3 days after childbirth, but if the discharge has stopped, and the cat continues to urinate with blood and her urination is painful, you should consult a doctor.

. Lactation disorders in cats

Lactation in cats is caused by sucking kittens, experienced cats themselves push kittens towards themselves, and the owner should attach cubs to inexperienced ones. If one of the nipples is retracted, then it must be massaged, and then the most active kitten should be attached to it.

Primiparous cats and cats with large litters may not have enough milk, then the kittens will have to be fed with a special mixture.

At the same time, there is no need to worry about a lack of milk in a cat if the kittens do not squeak and are steadily gaining weight. It is worth noting that milk flows to the nipples during feeding and is not constantly in them, and the peak of milk production occurs on days 7-9, so it is almost impossible to check the presence of milk in a cat by pressing on the nipples.

A lactating cat should continue to be fed kitten food or food for pregnant and lactating cats.

. The cat has milk

If the kittens died in nature or immediately after them, or were born dead, and the cat's mammary glands still swell and milk is produced, then you should not worry, as a rule, the milk disappears by itself. To speed up this process, you need to not water the cat for 12 hours and do not feed 24-48 or switch to a low-protein diet (use castrated food / increase the amount of vegetables and cereals; stop using dairy products). Games with a cat will also help - being carried away, she will forget about kittens.

If the mammary glands are painful to the touch, and the cat is worried and other signs of the onset appear, then we recommend contacting a veterinarian, the doctor in this case usually prescribes special preparations: lactostop, halostop or mastometrin. However, they should only be used as directed by a veterinarian!

So that the cessation of lactation is not painful, it is necessary to distribute kittens no earlier than 1-1.5 months, and it is best to do this gradually with a break of 2-3 days between kittens.

. Your cat has too thick or yellowish or bad-smelling milk

Most likely, the milk is infected, the kittens need to be urgently transferred to artificial feeding, and the cat should be taken to the veterinarian.

. The cat inaccurately lies down in its place and crushes the kittens

If a cat literally crushes kittens with its body, the owner will have to monitor the actions of the cat and shift it and the kittens within 1-2 weeks, while the kittens are small.

. The cat does not follow the toilet of kittens

In the first days of life of kittens, the cat must lick off their waste products from them. If the cat does not do this, it is recommended to grease the kittens' bottoms with butter. If after that the cat ignores its duties, then the owner will have to do everything.

. The cat leaves the kittens

The cat does not have to sit next to the kittens around the clock. If the nest is warm enough, even newborn kittens can be left alone for several hours. It is enough that the cat feeds them on time, and the kittens do not squeak and sleep peacefully in the nest. If the cat leaves the kittens for too long, see the next paragraph.

. The cat refuses kittens

If the cat refuses kittens, it is necessary to check if she has milk, to determine if the cat has after childbirth, to examine the kittens for any abnormalities, to provide the cat and kittens with peace and quiet. If your cat has complications after childbirth, contact your doctor immediately.

In the event that the cat has no complications, and the kittens are healthy, but your pet still refuses her children, then, alas, you will have to replace the mother with the kittens. What needs to be done, see our article "The cat abandoned the kittens". However, if the cat is sick, then her owner will still take care of the kittens and feed them.

Cat after childbirth: complications

. Acute metritis in cats

Acute metritis in cats is an inflammation of the walls of the uterus.

Causes of acute metritis in cats after childbirth: unsanitary conditions, previous vaginitis, retention of the placenta in the uterus or birth canal, retention of a dead fetus in the uterus or birth canal,.

Signs of acute metritis in cats after childbirth: thick, pasty red-green discharge from the vulva (2-7 days after birth), depression, lack of appetite, fever, neglect of kittens, restlessness and death of kittens

Prevention of acute metritis in cats after childbirth: sometimes the delayed placenta partially protrudes from the cat's birth canal, then it can be carefully pulled out on its own, observing sterility.

Treatment of acute metritis in cats after childbirth: IMMEDIATELY take the cat to the doctor, transfer the kittens to artificial feeding.

. Eclampsia or tetany, milk fever in cats

Eclampsia in cats- this is an acute toxicosis caused by calcium leaching from the blood and leading to convulsive seizures.

Causes of eclampsia in cats after childbirth: lack of calcium in the blood due to the large number of fetuses or malnutrition during pregnancy.

Signs of eclampsia in cats after childbirth: rapid breathing, pallor of mucous membranes, restlessness, abandonment of kittens, disorganized movements, convulsions, profuse salivation, fever.

Treatment of eclampsia in cats after childbirth: URGENTLY call a doctor at home, complete rest for the cat, kittens are transferred to artificial feeding (after the mother recovers, kittens can be transferred to natural feeding again).

. Bleeding in cats after childbirth

Bleeding in cats after childbirth- this is the outflow of blood from damaged tissues of the vulva or uterus.

Causes of bleeding in cats after childbirth: ruptures of the uterus and vulva, accumulation of blood in the uterus with various violations of labor activity (multiple pregnancy, narrowness of the birth canal, large size of the fetus, not tightened stitches after caesarean section).

Signs of bleeding in cats: bleeding profusely during childbirth and / or after them for more than 10 minutes.

Treatment of bleeding in a cat after childbirth: Contact your veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. If the external genital organs are damaged, sutures are applied, if the uterus is damaged, sutures can also be applied, but, more often, the uterus is removed.

. Inversion or prolapse of the uterus in cats

Eversion of the uterus in cats- this is a displacement of the uterus, as a result of which it is completely or partially turned outward by the mucous membrane.

Uterine prolapse in cats- this is a displacement of the uterus, as a result of which the organ falls out.

Causes of eversion and prolapse of the uterus in cats: flabbiness of the uterus, dropsy of the uterus, a large number of fetuses, too rapid and dry labor, short umbilical cord of the fetus.

Signs of eversion or prolapse of the uterus in cats: part of the uterus protrudes from the vulva, the cat does not care for kittens, pushes and arches its back, urination and defecation are difficult.

Treatment of uterine eversion or prolapse in cats: Contact your veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. The uterus is sometimes set, but more often removed.

. Subinvolution of the uterus in cats

Subinvolution of the uterus in cats- this is a slow reverse development of the uterus to the state inherent in the organ in a non-pregnant female.

Causes of uterine subinvolution in cats: a large number of fruits, too large fruits, polyhydramnios, disruption of the pituitary gland, malnutrition.

Signs of subinvolution of the uterus in cats: lack of postpartum discharge (lochia), intoxication of cats and kittens,.

Treatment of subinvolution of the uterus in a cat: Contact your veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. Oxytocin and enhanced nutrition are prescribed. Kittens are transferred to artificial feeding.

. Congestive mastitis in cats

Congestive mastitis in cats is an inflammation of the mammary gland caused by an excess of milk.

Causes of congestive mastitis in cats: increased lactation caused by an excess of calcium in the blood and increased feeding.

Signs of congestive mastitis in cats: the mammary gland is painful and hot to the touch, there is no inflammation.

Treatment of congestive mastitis in cats after childbirth: wet and warm compresses on the affected gland, the use of diuretics, pumping milk, reducing portions of food for the cat.

. Acute septic mastitis in cats

Acute septic mastitis in cats is an inflammation of the mammary gland caused by its infection.

Causes of acute septic mastitis in cats:, damage to the nipples by kittens.

Signs of acute septic mastitis in cats: swollen painful breast, blue-red color of the breast, milk with blood or watery or yellowish or curdled, fever, lethargy, loss of appetite.

Predicting the onset of labor in a cat is difficult. Often births occur in the evening, even at night. Taking care of the pet and trying to control the situation, the owners invite an "assistant". The presence of an outside observer and interference in the lambing process will disturb the woman in labor, which will lead to an unusual situation. Today our veterinarian will tell you about the complications after childbirth in cats and what the possible consequences may be.

What consequences for a cat and kittens can occur after birth

During independent childbirth, the cat may have difficulties. It is difficult for a cat to give birth in the absence of contractions, weak birth attempts, and the incorrect position of the kittens. In prolonged and difficult childbirth, the cat weakens, breathes frequently and loses strength, in such cases the help of a veterinarian is needed, who must be warned about a possible call. If the cat itself has chosen a place for lambing and offspring, nothing needs to be moved, since this place is comfortable and suitable for the cat.

Sepsis after childbirth

Sepsis develops in a cat due to slow uterine contraction and, as a result of this, residual masses, blood clots, and a dead kitten decompose inside the uterus. If the cat is lethargic, indifferent, has difficulty breathing and at the same time a strong temperature rise, up to 41 ° C, all this indicates inflammatory processes. To prevent the death of the animal, the veterinarian prescribes immediate treatment.

prolapsus syndrome in cats

This pathology occurs, as a rule, in the first hours after lambing. If the cat is in a quiet place, then she will not get up, taking care of the kittens. The weakened ligaments that hold the uterus are slowly contracting and therefore the owner must pay attention so that the cat does not run away and transfer the kittens to another place. Having found in a cat an inverted uterus that has appeared from the genital slit, the uterus is washed with warm water and gently set. In case of repeated loss, it is recommended to seek the help of a veterinarian.

Retained placenta

The placenta does not separate as a result of excessive stretching of the walls of the uterus in large offspring, as well as in heavily fed cats. If the placenta has not separated and left the uterine cavity within 5-6 hours after birth, an experienced veterinarian begins drug stimulation of the process.

Mastitis in a cat

Freezing and drafts are the main causes of mastitis, in which there is stagnation in the ducts and hardening of the mammary glands. At the same time, the animal suffers and behaves restlessly, licks the reddened and swollen chest. With pain in the chest, the cat will stop feeding and leave the kittens. If the owner of the pet is unable to express milk on his own, then he should immediately consult a doctor.

cannibalism in cats

Eating kittens by a cat after lambing is explained by the failure of the maternal instinct. Biting the umbilical cord and licking the born kittens, the animal unconsciously eats the offspring. The neurosis thus manifested in the animal will recur in the future. To prevent relapse with eating kittens, offspring are taken from the cat. Kittens are artificially fed.

Wolf mouth in kittens

The cleft palate is characterized by the absence of a palate, while the cavity of the animal's mouth passes into the nasopharynx. The flowing milk from the nose of a kitten sucking milk indicates the presence of pathology. Pets with this pathology die.

Weak kittens from birth

Weak kittens die within a week after birth, such kittens do not have the strength to compete with littermates for food and warmth. Defective kittens weaken, malnourished and hypothermic, and die. The cat feels a sick kitten and separates from the family.

Sudden death of kittens

The death of newborn kittens provokes the presence of streptococcal bacillus in the body of a cat. This wand is capable of killing offspring in a few days. Before the upcoming mating, appropriate tests are given in the cat for the presence of infections.

- a responsible and important period in the life of a cat. The health of both the cat and its offspring largely depends on how successfully they pass. The success of the “event” may be evidenced by the postnatal behavior of the animal: if he retains his appetite and the newly-made mother takes care of the kittens with all diligence, then everything is in order. In the case when the birth of a cat seems to have gone without complications, but the animal becomes strange and somehow uncharacteristically behaves, there is reason to be wary.

In general, there is no need to immediately suspect some kind of pathology. There are also more prosaic explanations. In particular, cats can show anxiety. They just don't know how to be. A young mother can simply get tired if the kittens constantly squeak and do not let her go to eat or go to the tray. This problem is easy enough to solve. It is enough to buy an electric infrared heating pad in the form of a thin rug and lay it on the floor of the basket / box with kittens. Of course, the entire structure must be carefully covered. The algorithm of actions is simple - as soon as the cat goes about his business, turn on the heating pad. Kittens will sleep when they are warm, so your pet will have more time.

As for the primiparous cat, try to talk to your pet more often, trying to calm her down. Gradually, the animal will get used to the newfound kittens, and therefore it will become much calmer. The main thing is not to worry yourself, as your pet, feeling the nervousness of the owner, will panic even more. It won't lead to anything good. Check with your veterinarian: there are many mild sedatives available today that are great for this kind of situation.

In particular, you can use products designed to calm animals during transportation. We advise you not to overdo it with the dosage: if you give the cat too much medicine, and it becomes "stunned", then the pet will not be able to properly care for the kittens. Or just fall asleep, leaving them to fend for themselves.

In addition, some cats behave this way because for some reason they do not like the place where the kittens are. In this case, the animal constantly rushes around the house, meows, all the time "inspects" all the remote corners of the home. She does this, as you might guess, in order to find a more “suitable” place for kittens (in her opinion).

Waking up one fine day, you may well find the whole cat family somewhere on the mezzanine ... or under the bath, or somewhere else in a hard-to-reach place. This often happens in cases where the owners have not accustomed the cat to the place where she will give birth to kittens in advance. If you bought a cat basket right before the birth and put your pet in it, then don’t even hope that she will give birth there.

Even if you forcibly seat the cat there at the time of childbirth, then after a while the animal, having slightly recovered from childbirth, will still drag all the litter somewhere far away ...

Take your time, accustom your pet in advance to the place where she will have to give birth.

Another example. Let's assume that your cat who gave birth is always running and "squeaking", while the animal has become noticeably thinner. In this case, everything is also simple - if you are an animal on the same diet that you used before giving birth, then your pet is simply hungry. Remember that the body of a giving birth and lactating cat needs 25% more nutrients that are spent on the synthesis of milk and the restoration of the genital organs, which in one way or another will suffer during the birth of kittens.

Other predisposing factors

Unfortunately, not always, when a cat screams loudly, this can be explained by harmless physiological reasons. Sometimes loud screams are a sign of pathology. The most “harmless” case is the loss of milk in a cat. This can happen under the influence of many reasons, but the result is the same - the kittens are hungry and constantly squeak, while the cat is worried, runs around the house and also screams loudly. What to do in this case? Firstly, never feed kittens with cow's milk - indigestion is very likely. It's best to call your veterinarian right away.

The specialist uses special drugs that stimulate the milk flow process (for example, oxytocin), or can advise some kind of milk formula that is suitable for feeding kittens. Secondly, if there is a suspicion of a shortage or complete absence of milk, it is necessary to increase the daily amount of fluid received by the pet. It is unlikely that she will be able to drink a lot of water, but she will certainly eat canned food rich in moisture.

If the cause of the loss of milk has become, then it is likely that the cat, subject to its quality nutrition and a sufficient volume of fluid supplied with food, will gradually return.

Keep in mind that in some cases it is not the small amount of food that is to blame, but its poor quality.

Remember that unbalanced or poorly balanced feeds are not the best for postpartum and lactating animals. If you are not sure that the food you are using does not cover the nutritional needs of the animal, use special food designed for feeding cats during lactation. You can also use "", but it must also be balanced in nutrients, macro- and microelements. In addition, meat and offal must be completely fresh.

When should you contact the veterinarian?

Some reasons for the inappropriate behavior of an animal in the postpartum period are very dangerous for its life and health, and therefore, if the following signs are found, you should immediately call a veterinarian:

• From the genital tract of a cat constantly flows blood. The allocation of its small amounts immediately after childbirth is a completely normal situation, but not in cases where the bleeding is heavy.
• When a cloudy, greenish, or other exudate flows from the external genitalia, this is in any case abnormal. Such a sign indicates severe inflammatory processes, the development of which took place against the background of the penetration of pathogenic microflora into the genital organs. Often this happens during a difficult, protracted birth.

• The cat not only behaves restlessly and abnormally, but also becomes lethargic and apathetic at the same time, practically does not care for her kittens. This may be evidence of some pathologies of the internal organs, possibly obtained during childbirth.
• Finally, there are cases when cats simply abandon their kittens for no reason. Veterinarians and biologists suggest that in this case, a possible violation or lack of maternal instinct is to blame. Be that as it may, but without a nursing mother, babies are doomed to die of hunger, and therefore the responsibility for feeding them falls on the shoulders of the owner. It does not hurt to consult a veterinarian about how and what to feed the kittens.

Thus, a restless cat is not always a sign of something bad. But still, in some cases it is better to consult a veterinarian preventively. It definitely won't get any worse.

Many owners perceive the pregnancy of a cat with a certain amount of regret. After all, at some point you will have to puzzle over where and to whom to attach the kittens. But this should be thought about a little later. After all, to begin with, your cat after childbirth will require increased attention and proper care for her.

Owners rarely need to help a cat give birth. Nature has endowed animals with the ability to give birth on their own without outside help. True, there are cases when the birth of cats is very difficult, so the intervention of the owners will be desirable. Most often, the first birth of a fluffy pet can be very difficult. But this difficult time is passing, and now the cat is entering the postpartum period. At this time, she will need more careful care.

Immediately after childbirth pay attention to the condition of the cat. Feel her belly to make sure there is no unborn kitten left in her womb. In the future, observe the behavior and condition of the cat. If after a few hours the behavior of the animal may alarm you, consult a doctor. Pay special attention to certain symptoms: increased salivation, lack of coordination, fever, seizures or restlessness. The appearance of these symptoms in a cat may indicate a certain disease - eclampsia.

Often eclampsia in cats may appear immediately after childbirth. This disease is characterized by the fact that the body of the animal will not fully absorb calcium from food. As a result, the disease can often lead to death.

If your cat feels great after giving birth, just create conditions for it. To begin with, provide the cat with a large enough box in which she will stay with the kittens. The box must be clean and dry. Lay a sheet or a piece of flannel fabric on its bottom. Make sure the fabric is smooth and evenly laid out. Newborn kittens do not yet know how to properly use their claws, so they can cling to any surface. This requires even, smooth fabric to avoid injury to kittens.

A cat after childbirth needs constant rest and rest.. Do not disturb her in vain and try to limit access to her and kittens to the rest of the family. Moreover, strangers should not be allowed in to the cat, so as not to create a stressful situation for the young mother once again.

From time to time you have to clean up the box, in which there is a cat with kittens. It is not uncommon for a cat to refuse to leave its shelter due to stress. Try to get the cat out of the box. But you should not try to drive her out of there. In the future, she can completely change her attitude towards you and will be wary even of people she knows.

A cat after childbirth needs certain foods. The cat's diet should consist of nutritious, but at the same time light food.. Do not exclude her usual food from the menu of your fluffy pet. It is also important to include foods rich in phosphates and calcium in the cat's diet. An excellent source of these minerals is bone meal. In no case do not limit the cat in drinking. Provide her with enough milk, to which a few drops of fish oil can be added.

It should be noted that feeding cats after childbirth should be done a little more often. Give your pet food 4-6 times a day in small portions. In the future, it will be possible to reduce the number of feedings, otherwise the cat will simply get fat. But a cat after childbirth has the right to be pampered with delicious food. Such variety in food will be serve as a prophylaxis for the aforementioned eclampsia, which can occur even within the first two weeks after childbirth.

When seizures occur call the doctor immediately, but while you are waiting, let the cat drink some water with sugar. Only a qualified doctor's help will help you save your cat.