Newborn kittens often suffer from many diseases due to their weak resistance. Some are congenital and some are caused by acquired nutrition. Let me show you what health conditions newborn kittens are prone to. What’s the problem?

Killer 1: Congenital Abnormality

Congenital anomalies refer to abnormalities that appear in kittens at birth. Most of them are caused by genetic problems. Of course, X-rays or certain drugs can also cause abnormalities. Congenital abnormalities of the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system often cause kittens to die during birth or within 2 weeks, while other congenital abnormalities may not be noticed until the kittens can move fully autonomously. Anatomic abnormalities include cleft palate, skull defects, small or large intestine underdevelopment, heart malformations, excessive navel or kidney malformations, lower urinary tract malformations, and musculoskeletal malformations; some microanatomical and biochemical abnormalities Abnormalities often cannot be diagnosed and may be classified as unexplained death. ​​​​​​

Killer 2: Teratological effect

Some drugs and chemicals can cause teratogenesis and cause congenital abnormalities and early death in kittens. Therefore, during pregnancy, you should avoid giving any drugs and chemicals to female cats, especially steroids and those used to treat mold. Greymycin.

Killer Three: Nutritional Issues

If you feed a female cat inappropriate food, she is likely to give birth to weak or sick kittens. The most serious nutritional problem is the lack of oxen, which is currently known to cause fetal reabsorption, miscarriage, stillbirth, or birth. Stunted kittens. Causes of malnutrition in newborn kittens include severe maternal malnutrition, lack of adequate maternal blood supply to the fetus, or competition for placental space.

Killer Four: Underweight

If the kittens are underweight at birth, they will have a higher mortality rate. The cause of the kittens being underweight at birth is not yet clear, but premature birth, congenital abnormalities or nutritional deficiencies are all possible causes. Underweight at birth will not only cause six Kittens under one week old have a higher possibility of stillbirth and premature death, which can lead to chronic stunting of some kittens. Therefore, it is best to weigh the kittens when they are born and measure them regularly until they reach six weeks of age.