Why not have the first litter?
Because most of the cats in the past were free-range, not like many people now live in high-rise buildings. For the safety of cats, cats were rarely allowed to go out. At that time, domestic cats were free to come and go, and they were rarely neutered, so Huizi became pregnant at a relatively young age. At this time, the mother cat is still a half-year-old child. Naturally, she cannot guarantee enough patience and experience to bring her children. At the same time, because the mother cat may not be fully developed, the physique of the born kitten will also be relatively poor. Therefore, the survival rate of kittens in the first litter is often relatively low, usually only the strongest two or three survive.
But the statement that the first litter of kittens can’t be kept is no longer suitable for current pet cats, because now many people choose to let the cat go to normal when the cat is old enough. mating and pregnancy, so there is no claim that the first litter is weaker than the others.
However, it is well-founded that inexperienced mother cats may harm kittens, so if it is the first litter of kittens, owners should pay attention to related issues.
What are the precautions for a cat’s first birth?
1. When the cat is pregnant for the first time, it is necessary to pay more attention to supplementing nutrition to prevent the female cat from being physically exhausted during childbirth. At the same time, you should always pay attention to keeping the cat’s mood stable, and never frighten the pregnant cat mother, which will cause harm to the cat mother and the baby cat in the belly.
2. Cats are small animals with a strong sense of self-preservation and are very sensitive. They all identify kittens by smell. If the kittens are contaminated with unfamiliar smells, then the mother cat is likely to The kitten will be easily abandoned, so after the cat is born, if the owner wants to touch the newborn kitten, he must wear gloves that have been contaminated with the smell of the mother cat.
3. If the number of kittens in the first litter is relatively large and the mother cat’s milk is insufficient, it is necessary to purchase pet milk powder to help feeding. It is not recommended to use milk, which will easily lead to lactose intolerance in the milk cat. Diarrhea, etc.
4. Pay attention to the condition of the female cat during and after giving birth. When the female cat is inexperienced in the first litter, dystocia may be more likely to occur, so it is recommended that the owner observe the cat’s condition at any time during the production process , if any abnormality is found, contact the veterinarian in time. In addition, some cats may have lochia, nipple infection, hypokalemia, etc. after giving birth. It is recommended that the owner learn relevant knowledge in advance, and take the cat to the hospital in time if any adverse symptoms are found.
