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A cat's pregnancy is a delicate time. It is normal for fears to arise and for us to be alarmed at any unusual signs. We are afraid of childbirth and we wonder if she can do it alone or if we have to help her and in the latter case, if we are going to do it well. It is normal that many questions arise about pregnancy and whether we are going to know how to recognize an urgency to prevent the loss of babies.
Any female, whatever the species, can have a miscarriage during pregnancy, the important thing is know how to recognize the signs in time not to suffer the consequences. Remember that our animals cannot tell us what they feel, so it is our responsibility to interpret the signals. At PeritoAnimal we want to help you identify the Symptoms of Miscarriage in a Cat, to be able to act on time and in the most effective way possible, preserving the lives of the little ones and their mother.
During the cat's pregnancy
When we decide to face this new challenge with our cat, whether by choice or carelessness, we have several points to take into account. Some of them are very specific, such as the care they should receive and proper nutrition at this stage so that the puppies are as good as possible and come into the world healthy.
Others are not so specific, but that we must be prepared for the damage to be as light as possible, both for the little ones and for the mother-to-be. Let's see next what complications can arise in order to identify them in time.
Causes of miscarriage in cats
There are several causes that can make our cat abort, let's differentiate them according to the period of your pregnancy:
- early stages: no signs, there is embryo reabsorption and usually the owners do not even know that she was pregnant. In general, there is no vulvar discharge (visual signal). It can be confused with a psychological pregnancy.
- middle stage: or second half of pregnancy, it is considered after approximately 30 days of copulation and in the event of a miscarriage, there will be loss of blood or tissue that is usually difficult to see by the owner, since the cat eats normally and cleans everything not to leave tracks.
- Final phase: very close to the birth, we observe a normal behavior in the cat of making the nest to receive the young and a birth, sometimes normal, but the result is dead fetuses or cubs.
In turn, we can differentiate the causes into infectious (affecting mother, offspring and/or placenta), or causes non-infectious (genetic errors, previous treatments, wrong implants, etc). This type of differentiation will be made by the veterinarian to take care of our cat in the most appropriate way possible.
Also find out what are the symptoms of a dead cat in the belly in this article by PeritoAnimal.
Urgent symptoms
We shouldn't be too obsessed with the topic, as abortion often can occur without showing any symptoms and so we cannot help our feline. It usually occurs within the first 4 weeks of pregnancy. In some cats the abortion can also be partial, they lose part of the litter and successfully carry out the rest of the pregnancy.
Whenever you notice any of these symptoms you should take her to a veterinarian to assess the situation and that of your puppies. Prevention is the best ally and when in doubt you should consult a veterinarian to clarify the situation and take the necessary measures. They can use both a physical examination and serological examinations and/or ultrasounds to determine the situation.
You warning symptoms that we can observe as owners of a pregnant cat are:
- Apathy or general disinterest
- Worsening of the general condition
- Weakness
- Isolation
- lack of interest in the nest
- Vaginal discharges (mucous, black or bloody)
- hemorrhages
- Fever
- Diarrhea and/or constipation
This article is for information purposes only, at PeritoAnimal.com.br we are not able to prescribe veterinary treatments or perform any type of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case it has any type of condition or discomfort.