Methods to judge dystocia in cats

1. First of all, the gestation period of a cat is about 63 days, and the longest is no more than 70 days. The last day of the cat’s breeding is regarded as the first day of pregnancy. Calculated after 1 day, if the cat has not given birth for more than 70 days, it means that the cat has dystocia.

2. Secondly, when the cat is due to give birth, it will frequently look back at its abdomen, have shortness of breath, and have constant abdominal contractions. However, if no fetus is delivered from the birth canal, it means that the cat has dystocia. .

3. Furthermore, if the amniotic water of the fetus breaks, half of the fetus is exposed in the birth canal, and the remaining part cannot come out, or the cat is unable to give birth, it is also a case of dystocia.

4. Finally, if the cat has dystocia for a long time and the owner does not notice it, then the cat’s vagina will have red and green secretions flowing out with a foul odor. Therefore, when the cat has dystocia, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital in time. The hospital performs X-ray or B-ultrasound examination, and then can perform a caesarean section.

5. The female cat suddenly stops eating or eats less, urinates frequently, often with small urine output, is restless or keeps looking back at her belly, and likes to lie down. Dirty red and fishy liquid flows out from the vulva and contaminates the tail and hind limbs, which may indicate dystocia.

6. Some female cats often lick their vulva with their tongue, kick their abdomen with their hind legs, or roll around on the ground frequently. If no kittens are born after two hours, it may be difficult to give birth.

Methods for assisted delivery of female cats

1. For labor dystocia, use oxytocin 0.5-1.0 units/kg body weight, no more after 30 minutes. Production can also include a second injection.

2. Inject 0.5-1 unit/kg body weight overnight into the posterior pituitary gland. If there is no production within 90 minutes, a second injection can be given.

3. When the fetus enters the birth canal, sponge forceps can be used to clamp the head or hind limbs to slowly pull the fetus out.

4. Female cats with narrow vaginal area can choose lateral incision to help deliver the fetus.

5. Birth canal dystocia and Tai'arixing dystocia require immediate laparotomy.