Two hours after the cat is born, we should observe the condition of the cat giving birth. If the cat needs to be taken out, it must be taken out in time, but be careful not to touch the female cat. And cubs, do not need to clean up the cat box, do not move the things in the birth box indiscriminately.
Because the newly born cat will keep the delivery box clean by itself, such as eating the meconium and secretions of the kittens, and licking the fetal fluid all over the body.
Besides the cat’s own weakness, it is necessary to feed the newborn baby, so that the mother cat’s own disease resistance will be reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the mother cat care.
Owners should be patient, feed the female cat several times a day, and maintain the daily water intake to ensure the quality of the food.
Postpartum needs to maintain a quiet, clean environment, as well as keep warm and cool.
Do not touch the utensils around the cat, and disinfect the rice bowl frequently to avoid the spread of viruses,
The following aspects should be paid attention to in postpartum care:
I. Nutritional problems after childbirth
Pay attention to feed nutrition in feeding The full value of the ingredients, increase the content of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals in the feed,
feed fresh fish soup, milk, goat’s milk, soy milk or meat and bone meal, increase the amount of cat food as needed, and at the same time Ensure that the feed is fresh, nutritious, easily digestible, increase the frequency of feeding appropriately and provide clean drinking water.
Protein is the most important nutrient for cats. Tissue repair and other aspects play a very important role, and it cannot be replaced by any nutrients.
For cats, protein supplements can choose some cat food rich in vitamins.
II. Environmental and Management Issues
Provide a Quiet in Management , clean, dry, suitable temperature living environment,
It is very important to restore the health of the female cat and improve the disease resistance. Food, feces, and contaminated pads
, keep the surroundings clean and hygienic, and allow cats to get proper exercise outside in sunny weather.
III. Disease prevention
In terms of disease prevention, attention should be paid to the occurrence of uterine disease and mastitis , while strengthening feeding and management, which are the two major postpartum diseases. Once the disease, should immediately go to the veterinary hospital for treatment.
