If a healthy adult cat lives in your home, then sooner or later she will want to become a mother. If you do not plan to have offspring from your cat, then you should take care of the timely sterilization of the pet. Well, if conception did happen, then after 9 weeks wait for the squeak of newborn kittens.
Instructions
Step 1
How can you tell if your cat is pregnant? A cat's desire to become a mother begins with estrus. At this time, she begins to scream loudly - to call the cat.
It is difficult to determine the first 3 weeks of a cat's pregnancy. But if your favorite walks by itself, then be sure that the next heat ended well for her. Usually, after fertilization, the cat stops yelling in a uterine voice, calms down.
Step 2
After 3 weeks, physical changes in the cat's body can be noticed. The most obvious sign of an animal's pregnancy is a change in the size and color of the nipples on the belly. They swell and turn pink. The cat becomes more lethargic, eats less, sometimes toxicosis occurs. At this time, your pet may become aggressive, or, conversely, too loving to the owners and to the animals living with her. She constantly needs attention.
Step 3
At 4-5 weeks, the embryos already become large enough and the cat's abdomen is noticeably enlarged. The veterinarian can even probe the kittens, find out their number.
Step 4
At 7-8 weeks, the cat becomes restless, nervous. She starts looking for a place to give birth. During this period, it is important not to allow the cat to jump on high furniture, it is dangerous for the life of kittens and the cat itself. At this time, the kittens begin to actively move. You can feel them by placing your hand on the cat's belly.
Step 5
After 8 weeks, the cat becomes clumsy and may fall when walking. At this time, prepare a "nest" for the cat: in a secluded place in the room, put a box, placing a soft cloth in it. Let the cat get used to the birthplace.
Step 6
At the last, 9th week, the cat's mammary glands swell, they are filled with milk. The cat becomes completely lethargic, she prefers to lie down or sleep constantly. A few days before giving birth, the cat begins to get nervous, tries to wash herself all over. But because of her belly, she will not succeed, so you should help her wash her face by wiping her with a damp sponge.
Step 7
If your pet is giving birth for the first time, then you better be with her and help if necessary. You can stroke her belly, but do not put pressure on it. After giving birth, attach the kitten to the cat's face, let it lick it. Then you can help the kitten find her mother's nipple, sucking stimulates labor. It is better not to leave the cat, so that she does not interrupt the whole process and does not follow you.
