Pregnant & Nursing Queens
Summary Choosing a space to care for a pregnant or nursing cat and her litter requires special considerations. This article discusses space options and how to set them up to…
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Summary Problems may occur with the queen or kittens after birthing occurs. These include the queen not caring for the kittens, the kittens not gaining weight, the queen developing health…
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Summary The pre-birth period is a good time to familiarize yourself with the pregnant cat and help her settle into her environment. This article outlines what behaviors to watch for…
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Summary Post-delivery monitoring is essential to be sure that the queen is producing milk and caring for her kittens, the kittens are gaining weight, and any problems are spotted as…
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Summary Being informed about what to expect when a cat gives birth helps you recognize what is normal and what is not, when to sit back and when to intervene.…
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Summary You’ve considered all the factors to help make your decision to intervene or not. There is a lot to think about; some situations may make it easy to decide…
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Summary Kittens’ best chance of survival is being with their mother through their weaning process, and it’s best to leave them in place with their mother whenever possible. So, before…
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Summary Establishing and being familiar with a kitten’s baseline condition allows you to promptly provide necessary care and note changes over time. A caregiver needs to examine kittens even if…
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Summary Before bringing kittens home, it’s smart to have basic supplies for their care on hand. Check out our suggestions for basic supplies for kittens of any age and why…
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