How to treat postpartum calcium deficiency in cats?

Nov 24,2023
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Treatment methods for postpartum calcium deficiency in cats:

Calcium supplementation is a specific treatment for this disease. As long as sufficient calcium is supplied according to the symptoms, the treatment purpose can be achieved quickly. The prescription used is: mix 10% calcium gluconate 10-20mL with 5% glucose 100-150mL and infuse intravenously. Combined with intramuscular injection of vitin gum calcium or oral calcium tablets and cod liver oil, to enhance the effect of calcium supplementation and prevent recurrence.

Symptoms of postpartum calcium deficiency in cats:

1. The affected cat is extremely excited, has stiff limbs, and sustained tonic spasms of muscles.

2. Unable to stand, eyeballs tremble, pupils dilated, and conjunctiva flushed.

3. Foaming at the mouth, the mouth is red, the tongue is constantly extending, and the edges are bitten and bleeding.

4. Consciousness disorder, slow reaction, head and neck thrown back, tail raised, and opisthotonus posture.

5. The body temperature is between 39°C and 42°C, the breathing rate is 100-160 times/min, and the heart rate is 120-200 times/min.

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