What is the postpartum care for cats?
Cat postpartum care methods:
1. Body cleaning: Cats are very weak after giving birth and are easily infected with germs. Do not give them a bath. You can use hot towels or pets Wipes for body wiping. Some cats also lick themselves to clean themselves. Cats’ nipples are exposed and are very susceptible to bacterial infection, and after the cubs drink milk, milk scab is easily formed, which is detrimental to the health of the cubs, so the nipples must be cleaned frequently.
2. Postpartum nutritional supplement: Within one week after delivery, eat small meals frequently and feed high-protein, highly nutritious foods rich in vitamins and minerals. It can be fed with fresh fish soup, goat milk, meat and bone meal and other high-calcium and high-nutrition foods, and clean drinking water can be prepared.
3. Environmental management: Provide an environment for cats that is not easily disturbed. The temperature is suitable, the environment is clean, and it is kept dry and comfortable. Clean up food residues, feces and contaminated litter in the environment promptly. And provide cats with space for activities in the sun.
CatsPrevention of postpartum diseases:
1. Maintain the health of the uterus: If conditions permit, you can give the cat an anti-inflammatory shot , you can go to the pet hospital for injection or get medicine from the hospital and go home for injection.
2. Prevention of mastitis: If there are few cubs and the cat secretes too much milk, it may cause milk to accumulate in the breast and form mastitis. The owner needs to pay attention to observation, and if necessary, milk the cat to prevent mastitis or send the cat to the doctor in time.
3. Prevention of postpartum eclampsia: If the female cat has body muscle tremors or even inability to walk and epilepsy symptoms after giving birth, it is very likely to be postpartum eclampsia. This is due to the massive loss of nutrients after childbirth, especially the serious loss of calcium. Please supplement calcium and seek medical treatment.
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