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Childbirth in a Cat: What to Do
21.10.2023 22:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22
If the birth proceeds without complications, the cat's instincts will tell him what to do at each stage.
However, if this is the first birth and the cat is still completely inexperienced, then you should monitor its behavior and help at the right time.
How does a cat give birth for the first time
They give birth either sitting, in the “potty” position, or lying on their side.
It is normal for a kitten to be born in 3-4 attempts.
Ideally, kittens are born in a bubble and head first.
The mother bursts the bladder, licks the kitten so that it begins to breathe, bites off the umbilical cord, eats the afterbirth (placenta, baby's place).
Their duration can vary from 2 to 15 hours, depending on the number of kittens and the size of both the cat and the newborns.
If there are many kittens and the fetuses (kittens) are large, and the cat is small, then the birth may be delayed.
A two-hour period after the third kitten is considered normal.
How many kittens can a cat have for the first time
If a cat gives birth for the first time, she will only have two or three kittens.
The more often and more she becomes pregnant, the more kittens will appear.
In addition, the size of the litter depends on the pedigree of your cat.
Is it possible to touch kittens immediately after birth
There is no need to touch kittens in the first two weeks of their life unless necessary; other pets should not have access to the cat with kittens, including the cat.
