A cat's gestation period lasts 60 to 70 days. In the second week, the belly begins to grow, the nipples swell and turn pink. By quickly gaining weight, you can tell that the cat is pregnant.
A few hours before giving birth
A few hours before giving birth, the cat does not find a place for itself, gets nervous, scratches the floor, trembles, tries to retire. This all suggests that kittens will be born soon. A few weeks before an important event, the cat, as a responsible expectant mother, is looking for a suitable place in the house for her offspring. She sniffs all the cabinets, corners and shelves, looking for a quiet and warm place. The pet owner must create all the necessary conditions for the cat to be comfortable giving birth.
Method for determining the time of delivery
You can predict the time of birth by measuring the temperature of the animal from the 61st day of pregnancy. A few hours before childbirth, the temperature drops from 38.5 to 37.5 degrees. At this time, the cat is placed in a convenient place, begins to lick the genitals, and turns from side to side. A yellowish-brown, viscous fluid is secreted from the vulva before childbirth. This is normal. If the discharge is green or black, then it is worth worrying.
Caring for the owners
Owners should take care of the cat several weeks before giving birth. It is necessary to build a house for her out of the box. This should be done in advance, so that the cat gets used to the place and makes it home. If the new place does not attract her, then you can lure her there with various goodies or favorite toys. The walls of the dwelling should not be high so that you can easily climb. In the last weeks of pregnancy, it is difficult for a cat to move, climb somewhere. At the bottom of the box you need to lay paper and a diaper, which absorbs moisture well. The main thing is that the litter is in a warm and quiet place. It is necessary to predict the size of the box in advance so that the entire cat family can fit there. Before giving birth, the cat's appetite increases. Food and drink should be placed close to the habitat.
The birth of kittens
During childbirth, there should be no other animals or children near the cat, it is necessary to remain calm, not scream or make noise. If the cat began to give birth not in the prepared place, then it is necessary to carefully transfer or direct it there. If the pet does not want the owner to sit next to him during the whole process, then you should move away and not interfere, but at the same time follow the entire event in order to provide assistance in case of anything. When a cat gives birth for the first time, most often she needs moral support. You can gently stroke the woman in labor on the stomach, talk to her and calm her down. The main thing is not to irritate her and not interfere, as in this case, a complication may begin, which will harm the kittens and the cat itself.
