Cat Pregnancy And Childbirth

Normal cat pregnancy lasts approximately fours of sixty-three to sixty-four days, after which delivery occurs. However, in certain cases and more frequently in the Burmese, Siamese and Balinese, females can delay the arrival into the world of their children for different reasons, and "ahead" of one to four days depending on environmental conditions, made common to all races.

During this time, mothers should receive special care in dealing daily and, of course, about the diet, feed a premium puppy food that is already added with vitamins and minerals. A few days before they expect the birth of the puppies, we prepare a large box whose walls have a height not exceeding 15 cm, and that we have some strips of newspaper on a background of clean rags, was placed in a corner calm and collected, isolated from cold and drafts.

Childbirth and nursing the kittens: Generally, all breeds of cats are quite self-sufficient, and in this particular period biological females, including gilts, are shown capable and efficient cleaning, licking and getting their children well, which come to a variable number of three to six on average. Only in very special cases or disease, we must resort to the help of a veterinarian to conclude this episode. The puppies are born with eyes closed and will open them from the fourteenth day of life, suck it eagerly, often sleeping for many hours.

Often, cats, even very loving, fierce and suspicious display with their masters the first days after birth, while approaching the newborn. We must never try to approach against the will of the mother, being content with small closely monitored when the cat leaves the box to eat, drink or evacuate. Even more suspicious mothers usually allow their owners who are close to the litter forty-eight hours elapsed since delivery.

Breastfeeding usually takes a month or more, but after four weeks we will be offering different puppies captivating soft foods (formula, clear cornstarch, etc..) In a wooden spoon, syringe or bottle that will approach his little nose to touch it.

If the kittens are becoming interested in the food we offer, weaning will occur quickly and without problems. During this period, the mother will receive a very complete food, energy and balanced, low in fat but rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. The large litters, more than eight pups, are unlikely to feed evenly and will need to help the mother, breastfeeding artificially prepared several kittens milk for orphaned puppies, which is quite difficult, slaughtered and not always feasible.