Analysis of stillbirth in cats
1. Can be discharged:
If the cat’s cervix is still open after the death of the fetus, and the female cat can still secrete oxytocin, and the fetus is small and the fetal position is small Under normal circumstances, cats can expel stillbirth on their own.
2. Unable to expel:
If the female cat’s cervix is closed or does not secrete oxytocin, the fetus is too large, and the fetal position is not correct, it cannot be discharged by itself. It is necessary to perform surgery in time to help the mother through surgery or caesarean section. The dead fetus in the cat’s abdomen is discharged in time.
How cats expel stillbirth
1. Massage:
The owner can use the palm of the hand to follow the frequency of the abdominal contraction of the female cat, pressing the abdominal wall from light to heavy, so as to promote its Strengthen the contraction and produce the fetus.
2. Drugs:
When massaging the abdominal wall for more than 30 minutes and still not causing shrinkage and dystocia female cat to deliver the fetus, subcutaneously inject pituitary hormone 5-10IU and diethylstilbestrol 0.5-1mg to promote uterine hypertrophy. The smooth muscle contracts, the cervix opens, and the fetus can be delivered smoothly.
3. Traction:
For a female cat whose fetus has been exposed for more than 5 minutes but still fails to give birth, the owner should lie the female cat on its side, put the left hand against the cat’s shoulder, and hold the fetal part with the right hand gently. Feed into the pelvic cavity, then gently rotate the fetus and pull it out.
4. Caesarean section:
If the cat has a closed cervix and the female cat has a narrow pelvic cavity, deformity or rupture of the uterus, the fetus cannot be delivered without surgery, and a cesarean section can be used. However, if the female cat suffers from a critical illness and cannot produce a fetus, it is not suitable for surgery, and non-surgical methods should be used to assist the delivery as much as possible.
