Cat Birth The designated area for delivery must be clean, quiet, dry, and lights should be dim. No other animal or person should have access to this area. Actually, it would be best if the pregnant cat could deliver the kitten in a box or a solid basket cushioned with blankets and light colored towels. Before giving birth, it is recommended to cut the cats hair, basically, around the belly and tail. This is of course is done to make it easier for whelps to reach the mother's nipples.Some supplies that will be needed to assist delivery are the following: - Scissors and pliers.
- Sterilized gloves
- Sewing materials
- Markers
- Stethoscope
- Medicines
- Syringes
- Blankets and towels
- Hand scale
Birth symptoms: Kittens are usually born within 60 and 65 days after conception, and the average is 63 days. If the cat goes through this period without signaling any symptoms, it will be necessary to seek advice from a veterinary. Most female cats show the obvious pregnancy symptoms indicating that moment of birth has come. Some of the common symptoms are. - Weariness
- Nervousness
- Uneasiness (going in and out of the nest with frequency)
- Loss of appetite, etc.
Some breeders recommend taking the mother's body temperature during this period at least twice a day starting since day 51. If temperature reaches 38.5ºC and then falls to 37ºC, it means that delivery will begin in the following 12 hours. |
