| Cats are very sociable animals, and this is | | | | their kittens so their diet must be supplied |
| the reason why they easily reproduce their | | | | with feeds rich in minerals particularly |
| next generations. They are also confident in | | | | calcium for their bones and protein for their |
| themselves that they view every comfortable | | | | muscles. Healthy bones and muscles ensure a |
| house a nice place to settle in. All cats of | | | | sound health upon giving birth. Medicines |
| all kinds, whether a fine cat of pure breed | | | | must not be given when not recommended by a |
| or just a street cat, may visit and | | | | veterinarian. |
| eventually live in your house without you | | | | |
| knowing that she is pregnant. With this | | | | A nice and comfortable place to nestle is |
| unexpected news by an unexpected tenant, you | | | | much loved by cats especially the pregnant |
| now have the responsibility of taking care of | | | | ones. She usually has a special spot where |
| her and the wellbeing of her kittens. | | | | she loves to sleep in, and that area must be |
| | | | prepared at least two weeks before her labor. |
| But let us focus our scope on the pregnant | | | | |
| pet cat that you have and are willing to | | | | There are instances that the mother cat will |
| spend effort and money on for your pet cat's | | | | deliver her kittens in litter boxes, and if |
| and kittens' welfare. Cats of superior breed | | | | your litter box contains clumping litter and |
| are carefully selected and mated, and the | | | | it sticks to the sac, then chances are that |
| period of pregnancy of such cats must be | | | | the mother cat will not clean the kitten, so |
| given thorough monitoring and necessary care | | | | assistance is needed if this happens. It is |
| to ensure the health of kittens as healthy | | | | also important that privacy against other |
| kittens would give profit and joy to the | | | | cats is secured when she gives birth. |
| future owners. | | | | |
| | | | After Giving Birth |
| Before Giving Birth | | | | |
| | | | Never deprive the mother and her kittens of |
| The pregnant cat must be limited indoors | | | | food. The mother cat is in demand of much |
| because there are chances that she still | | | | food at this time especially because she is |
| experiences estrous or is still in heat. | | | | also providing milk for her kittens. |
| Similar to pigs, they have a well-adapted | | | | |
| uterine horn that could accommodate two sets | | | | Check the condition of the mother cat and her |
| of litters at the same time. | | | | kittens. They should have no infections and |
| | | | complications. Consult the veterinarian if |
| Proper nutrition is the basic requirement in | | | | you suspect such possibilities and for |
| maintaining the health of pregnant cats. | | | | helpful recommendations. |
| Their condition determines the mortality of | | | | |