What to do if Norwegian Forest Cats are deficient in calcium after giving birth

Feb 11,2024
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Postpartum calcium deficiency in Norwegian Forest cats will cause symptoms such as abnormal mental excitement, stiff limbs, and persistent muscle tonic spasms and twitches. As long as sufficient calcium is supplied according to the symptoms, the treatment purpose can be achieved quickly. The prescription used is to 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.

What should Norwegian forest cats pay attention to after giving birth:

1. After the kitten is born, the big cat will lick the amniotic fluid clean of the kitten very quickly. Restore kitten's body temperature. If the older cat does not take these cares, the owner should use a towel to wipe off the amniotic fluid on the kitten, and ensure that the temperature of the delivery room is not lower than 25 degrees.

2. Prepare enough clean drinking water and food to prevent cats from lacking energy after giving birth to kittens and accidentally eating their own kittens.

3. You can stew some fish soup for the female cat to drink to avoid insufficient milk, which will threaten the life of the kitten. The fish soup is very nourishing and can promote lactation.

4. Keep the female cat in a quiet environment to avoid causing the cat to become anxious and frequently carry her babies, which may lead to death.

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