Postnatal Care of a Mother Cat and Her Newborn Kittens

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Veterinarian Check

Take mother cat & kittens to vet for check-up & vaccinations. Treat for roundworms. Protect their health & well-being.

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New Kitten and Mother Cat Care

First 2-3 weeks critical for mother cat & kittens. Rapid development, watch for postpartum issues. Monitor closely for their well-being.

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Kitten Developmental Milestones

After 3 days, kittens' eyes open, umbilical cord falls off. Normal twitching during sleep indicates nervous system and muscle development.

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Health Issues in Newborn Kittens

Common issues in kittens: intestinal parasites, infectious & congenital diseases. Fading kitten syndrome: lethargy, excessive sleep. Urgent vet attention needed.

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Postpartum Health Issues

Post-delivery is stressful for new mother cat. Hormonal changes, milk production, recovery ongoing. Monitor for severe conditions.

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Mastitis

Mastitis: bacterial infection of milk ducts. Swollen, hot teats, refusal to nurse. Veterinary emergency. Antibiotics needed, hand-feeding kittens may be required.

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Hypocalcemia

Hypocalcemia or "milk fever" is rare but serious. Lack of calcium during pregnancy/nursing. Seizures, staggering, tremors, restlessness, panting. Hand-feeding kittens necessary during mother's recovery.

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Uterine Metritis

Metritis: severe uterine infection, veterinary emergency. Watch for foul-smelling discharge, lethargy, fever, and loss of milk production in mother cat.

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The mother cat may have to be hospitalized for treatment and might need an emergency spaying. As the mother cat recovers, feeding and care for the kittens will fall to you.

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WHAT IS A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP 

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