ࡱ> -/,7 bjbjUU "&7|7| l  )          $ 7V           :     &   d\8D" 0) f Pregnancy is the period of gestation when the young are developing in the mother's uterus. Normal gestation in cats is 58 to 68 days (the average is 63 days). The litter size in cats varies from one kitten to more than 10. Litter sizes are often smaller in young and old animals and largest when the mother is around three to four years of age. Conditions that may be confused with pregnancy include mastitis (inflammation of the mammary glands), mammary gland neoplasia (cancer), abdominal enlargement due to fluid accumulation or organ enlargement, or pyometra (infection of the uterus). What to Watch For Nesting behavior (attempting to make a nest by tearing up papers, blankets, etc.) Mothering activity (this may include mothering of shoes, toys and other articles) Weight gain (which typically occurs after the 4th week of pregnancy) Abdominal enlargement or swelling Mammary gland enlargement. The mammary glands may be large and secrete milk or serous fluid. Abnormal behavior. If your dog does not eat, acts lethargic or you notice excessive vaginal discharge, please call your veterinarian as soon as possible. Home Care Good nutrition is essential for healthy puppies and mothers so feed your pet a high-quality diet formulated for pregnant or nursing cats. Although nutritional needs change little during the first 4 weeks of gestation, your cat's nutritional needs nearly double during the last 5 weeks. Your veterinarian may recommend a special diet and/or vitamins for your cat. Be sure to provide the increased amounts of food she needs in several small meals each day, rather than feeding it all at one time. It is particularly important to feed frequent small meals during the last part of gestation. A pregnant queen may not feel like eating much as delivery nears because her abdomen is full of kittens, which leaves little room for the stomach to enlarge. Continue feeding a high-quality diet until after the kittens have been weaned. Be sure that fresh water is always available, since pregnancy increases your pet's fluid needs. Moderate exercise is recommended. Neither forced rest nor strenuous exercise is a good idea. Keeping your cat indoors is often recommended (especially during the last couple weeks of pregnancy). If you would like to know more precisely when delivery is near, check the rectal temperature of the mother twice daily from the 58th day of pregnancy until labor begins. Normal rectal temperature varies between 100.5 and 102.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Within approximately 24 hours of the onset of labor the rectal temperature drops nearly two degrees in most dogs. Queening The more that you can learn about queening (birth of the kittens), the better prepared you will be for any difficulties that might occur. Once you know that your cat is pregnant, you should begin preparing for the birth. Provide a queening box for the mother to begin sleeping in to ensure that she gives birth to the kittens in an area that you have chosen (but this does not always happen). Allow her access to the box so she can become accustomed to it before delivery. The box can be covered and placed in a quiet (secluded) area where she will feel comfortable and protected. Newspapers or a soft blanket or towel can also be used. 7@Sf<Mir?Guz B*ph5B*\aJph0JB*aJph B*aJphef Oit  ? 1h/ =!"#$% i8@8 NormalCJ_HaJmH sH tH <A@< Default Paragraph FontO klink&O& preloadwrap@B@@ Body TextB*CJOJQJaJph333.U@!. Hyperlink >*B*ph8':^@2: Normal (Web)dd[$\$ & ef Oit? 00000000000000-5? 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