Unlike humans, animals can not explicitly let us know about the beginning of any important events in their lives, the pet's behavior alone can engender a guess in his master about his current state. The same pattern applies to births in cats - animals that are already secretive and independent in nature.
How do you know what a cat is giving birth?
The first signs that the cat is ready for lambing, appear even a few days before the birth itself. Usually the future mother starts to look for a place for childbirth, contriving to get into the darkest and narrowest parts of your house. In order not to miss the birth of the animal, it is desirable to pre-accustom the cat to the box prepared for delivery. Cover the usual box with old newspapers or a film, and on top put a blanket or towel - the cat's maternity hospital is ready! It remains only to regularly lure the animal into it with additional fertilizer, and when the time of childbirth arrives, the cat will come herself and begin to stamp on the spot, equipping it more comfortably.
If you do not know how to understand that a cat is giving birth, just observe its appearance and habits. Before giving birth, the cat will have nipples and the stomach will drop. The animal will often begin to lick the genitals, getting rid of secretions. A change in behavior is another common sign that the cat is giving birth: a affectionate pet will follow you on the heels, asking to give her as much attention as possible, while the loner will begin to hide reliably.
When the cat begins to give birth, try to be close to her, especially if it's her first birth. Take the number of a veterinarian who can go to the house in case the life of the mother or her offspring will be something to threaten. Have scissors, alcohol and sterile gloves on the tackle to cut the umbilical cord in time to the kittens if the cat does not do it on their own. If the mother does not lick the kittens, flush their mouth, eyes and ears with clean water from the syringe.