Behavior of cats before giving birth:

1. Cats will show anxiety, reluctance to move, and scratching objects before giving birth. At this time, the cat will become more nervous and more wary of the surrounding things or environment. The cat will actively look for a corner that it thinks is safer and wait for delivery.

2. The female cat’s breasts will begin to produce lactation due to stimulation. At this time, our owners can squeeze the female cat's breasts to squeeze out the milk. For first-time female cats, the more viscous colostrum may also be squeezed out.

3. Since the fetus takes up space in the abdominal cavity, it is likely to affect the normal distribution of the female cat’s intestines, so the female cat may have clinical symptoms such as vomiting and constipation.

4. Start making a nest. When the female cat is about to reach its due date, she will look for a softer item at home, such as textiles, to make a nest.

5. The body begins to change before giving birth, such as increased body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, accelerated breathing, vulvar edema, and congestion. The female cat may discharge a blister-like structure from the vulva when she is about to give birth. Or a dark green liquid may flow out. This liquid is called amniotic fluid, so the owner should try not to disturb the cat at this time and let the cat give birth quietly.

6. When delivery is approaching, the female cat’s uterus will begin to contract slowly. At this time, the female cat will feel uncomfortable because of labor pains.

Precautions for postpartum care of cats:

1. Some first-time female cats are not very maternal and often throw their kittens out of the box. If frozen, the kitten will lose consciousness. If found in time, you can gently hold your head with your hands, soak your body in warm water for a few minutes, then dry it with a soft towel and place it next to the stove or on the heated Kang.

2. For female cats with swollen breasts and clumped mammary glands, the remaining milk needs to be gently squeezed out manually. After a few days, the content of the kitten will increase and it will automatically return to normal. When there is pain, hot compress should be given in time to eliminate swelling.

3. Newborn kittens do not open their eyes and rely entirely on smell and touch to find their mother and her nipples. Generally, they can be found, but if individual kittens are far away, help should be provided.