Usually the first signs of pregnancy at a cat can be noticed within the third week. As a rule, the full cycle from fertilization to the okot makes about 9 weeks. Because of negative factors of the environment the kittens can be born before this term, however in this case their survival quite low. For a happy end it is necessary to create good conditions to future mom from the very beginning.
Instruction
1. In the first weeks of pregnancy at a cat the appetite decreases. She becomes less active, than usually. Besides, the cat completely ceases to show interest in relation to cats. Also she can show aggression to other pets, living in your house.
2. Against the background of change of a hormonal background the cat can have a toxicosis. However vomiting will begin to disturb her not for long, about 1 week. Color of nipples of an animal will change on bright coral. Especially such changes will become noticeable at the cat who became pregnant for the first time.
3. The stomach begins to grow at an animal on the 5th week of pregnancy. Besides, the cat will have an increased appetite. During such period the veterinarians recommend to give to an animal kitten food. Growth of kids in a maternal womb happens pretty fast, and on 6-7 week the stomach will be very big.
4. On the 7th week of pregnancy at a cat it is possible to feel stir of kids if slightly to lay a hand to a paunch of an animal. It is not necessary to probe a stomach of a cat to try to define quantity of kittens. Similar actions it is possible to do harm to both a pregnant cat, and her posterity.
5. In 2 weeks prior to childbirth the animal will begin to look for a secluded corner where it will be cozy also to quietly future kids. If you do not wish that kittens were born at you in a case or on your bed, prepare to the alumna in various places of the house capacious boxes with soft fabric. Let the cat itself will choose a box in which she will begin to give birth. Have such lodges in secluded places as your favourite will look for a silent shelter where nobody will begin to disturb newborn kittens.
6. Some days before childbirth the animal will follow you literally on heels everywhere and to mew loudly. Body temperature of a cat considerably will decrease, and from nipples milk will be allocated. Try to place the alumna in a spacious box. In case it begins to resist, grant it option.
7. Usually cats perfectly cope, they do not need during childbirth assistance. In case your alumna during pregnancy was unhealthy, before childbirth show it to the veterinarian better. In advance worry about where there will live kittens subsequently. If you have no opportunity to support them at home, think who can give animals.