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First signs

It is possible to suspect that a cat expects kittens if the next period of estrus has approached, and the animal behaves calmly, does not meow and does not ride on the floor. The first signs of a cat's pregnancy are puffiness andchange the color of the nipples. Swelling of the nipples is more pronounced if the cat's first pregnancy. Usually this symptom appears on a period of two to three weeks. The animal can begin toxicosis, manifested by morning weakness, vomiting, mild ailment. If you suspect a pregnancy, you should cancel the use of anthelmintic drugs and drugs against fleas so as not to damage future offspring.By four weeks, the cat significantly adds to theweight, her stomach becomes noticeable. A pregnant cat often eats a lot - in the early days, the appetite may decrease slightly, but the closer the term of birth, the more feed the future mother needs. Most often during pregnancy, cats becomemore affectionate, calm, require a lot of attention and affection. To take a pregnant cat on your hands should be very careful, you can not let it climb on high-lying surfaces - due to increased clumsiness, the animal can fall and get serious injuries.Veterinary examination is needed when the firstsigns of pregnancy and shortly before birth. In the first visit, the doctor will make sure that the suspicions are not in vain, and if necessary, determine whether the pregnancy is false, will prescribe an echography or X-ray examination.

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In the late pregnancy, the cat's stomach is markedlyincreases in size, you can even see the movements of the kittens. A veterinarian can determine the approximate number of kittens by palpation. To feel the belly of a pregnant cat should only the doctor - the masters should not do it better so that the careless movement does not damage the placenta and cause miscarriages. If in the beginning of pregnancy the cat is usually friendly to other animals in the house, later it can start behaving aggressively - other cats, banish them and even bite. By the eighth week of pregnancy from the nipples begins to stand out milk. Nipples swell even more. At the end of pregnancy, the cat practically always sleeps or lies. If the expectant mother began to show activity, eat less, worry, try to hide in a secluded place - most likely, the birth is already close, and it's time to equip the pet with a comfortable nest where she could feel safe. Best of all, if it's a large cardboard box in a quiet place, where no one will bother the cat and her offspring. The bottom of the box can be covered with old towels or a small blanket. Take care that the cat can not climb into cabinets and cabinets, otherwise it can arrange a nest on the pile of linen.