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