After the kittens adapt to life and teach them basic skills, the time comes for separation from the mother. For a cat, this is a serious stress and a threat to the formation of lactostasis, since milk does not always disappear with weaning of pups. Prepare ahead of time for possible difficulties to mitigate the consequences of this painful breakup.
It is necessary
- - depressant;
- - food with a low protein content;
- - "Galastop";
- - "Mastometrim".
Instructions
Step 1
A couple of days before the kittens are separated from their mother, limit the liquid intake of the animals to a minimum. Also, cut back on protein and dairy products. Try to feed the cat with cereals these days, it is advisable to make a choice in favor of buckwheat.
Step 2
Start giving your cat a sedative. Parting with offspring is a big stress, prepare your pet for it in advance.
Step 3
Immediately after weaning kittens from their mother, remove food and liquid from the animal for 12-18 hours. Try to compensate for the separation with your own attention and care. Play with your cat more, spend time together. If the nipples begin to swell strongly, attach the cabbage leaf to the tumor.
Step 4
Continue to give the sedative. After 12 hours, carefully examine the cat, especially the mammary glands. If the nipples are soft and the animal is behaving normally without showing signs of weakness, give some water and food that is low in protein.
Step 5
If the cat leads a normal life, devotes the same amount of time to games and sleep as before, then you can count on improvement. Stable physical condition of the cat with no breast edema indicates that lactation is gradually suppressed. Continue to keep the animal on a diet until the milk completely disappears. The sedative should be discontinued.
Step 6
If the weaning of kittens was accompanied by swelling of the nipples and lethargy of the pet, it is necessary to start taking antibiotics and drugs that suppress lactation. For example, buy Galastop and Mastometrim injections. "Galastop" should be used for 4-6 days with food, 3 drops per 1 kg of animal weight.
Step 7
If the condition of the cat is severely deteriorated, with such manifestations as fever, excessive drowsiness, and a sharp increase in the size of the mammary glands, urgently seek the help of a veterinarian. The possible occurrence of mastitis is extremely dangerous for the life of the animal and requires surgical intervention. Prolonged illness can lead to sterilization and removal of the nipples.
