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- The prenatal period in cats
- The neonatal period in cats
- Are cats blind when they are born?
- When does a cat's umbilical cord fall off?
- When do kittens start listening?
- How many days do kittens open their eyes?
- Vision of kittens
- Puppy cat eats alone how many days?
Just like humans, the newborn cats they are totally dependent on their parents at birth, as they have not yet opened their eyes and their senses of smell, taste and touch are very limited, so at this stage they are especially delicate and require special care to move forward.
Among many questions, caregivers tend to ask at what age do cats open their eyes, as they remain closed for some time. If you want to know more about it, you can't miss this PeritoAnimal article in which we'll explain many things about newborn cats. Keep reading!
The prenatal period in cats
The gestation of the cat is an especially important moment that directly influences the kittens, as stress, anxiety or inadequate diet can cause the kittens to develop. health and behavior problems in later stages.
It is essential that the pregnant cat can enjoy a intimate space, like a nest, in which it can be comfortable until the chicks are weaned. The ideal place is where the mother can feel calm and safe, away from annoying noises, constant traffic of people or elements that could put your well-being at risk. This does not mean, however, isolating her from domestic life.
So that the pregnant cat does not have the need to move too much, we must leave the containers for water is food close by, remembering that feeding the pregnant cat is essential for the production of milk and the development of the little ones. Also, the space should not be excessively hot or cold, as this can harm the health of the cat and the kitten at birth.
The neonatal period in cats
The birth takes place between 57 and 68 days of gestation, when the cats usually give birth to an average of four or five kittens, although in some cases they can be born up to six and, in rarer cases, a litter of only two kittens .
Are cats blind when they are born?
The neonatal period in cats starts during parturition and ends around nine days of age. At this time, cats have their eyes closed and your locomotor system (which includes muscles, bones, joints, ligaments...) is very limited. At this stage, the puppies should not be separated from their mother, as they will hardly survive.
When does a cat's umbilical cord fall off?
Newborn cats often lose the umbilical cord around the fourth or fifth day after birth. At this point, we can hear them crying and whining, which is totally normal.
When do kittens start listening?
Contrary to what many people believe, during the neonatal period, kittens already have some slightly developed senses, such as the taste, smell and touch. This allows their survival, because without these senses the kittens would not be able to find the mother and feel sufficiently stimulated at the moment of breastfeeding. But when do kittens really listen to their mother? Although this doesn't happen on the same day they are born, they start to hear before nine days of age.
How many days do kittens open their eyes?
During the first few days, cats are clumsy, practically unable to move around, because they still cannot move easily and it is common to hear the cats. squeaks in search of mother, especially when they are hungry. The cat spends a lot of time with her kittens during this phase, so it is important to pay attention to the care of a cat and newborn kittens.
Unlike humans, cats do not open their eyes immediately after birth. But don't worry, this blindness is temporary, because when the transition period starts, the eyes usually open. between 9 and 15 days of life. In some cases it may take longer. Also, all puppies are born with blue eyes and, little by little, what will be its final tone will appear, which can take up to 12 weeks to appear.
Vision of kittens
When cats open their eyes, their vision is not as sharp or as accurate as that of an adult cat. Despite this, the vision begins to develop quickly, so that the kitten can already use this sense to explore the world and start its socialization period.
The socialization period starts around two weeks, approximately, as it varies with the individual. Then the kittens will recognize the mother and siblings and will begin to identify objects and intrude into the world around them. At this stage, it's not strange that they try to reach everything they see, providing a very funny spectacle, as they still don't have enough agility to move correctly, so they will walk awkwardly and stumble.
when they have one month of life, kittens have developed enough vision to distinguish everything around them. It also improves your agility to walk, run and jump, and so become more playful, independent and adventurous. At this point, they will begin to explore the outside of that "nest" in which they have lived until that moment.
Your responsibility is to be aware that basic needs are met and to anticipate any accident, removing objects that could cause an accident. The mother takes care of the litter most of the time, while each kitten gains greater independence.
Puppy cat eats alone how many days?
Kittens develop especially fast compared to dogs, which open their eyes at around 15 and 21 days of age. So when are cats weaned? Usually weaning occurs between 4 and 10 weeks of life. It is a progressive process and varies according to the individual, the environment, etc. In any case, we must take care of kittens as much as possible, to ensure that weaning takes place in a positive way.