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Learn which birthing behavior falls within the range of 'normal', and more importantly, learn the warning signs that a queen needs help to deliver her kittens safely.
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When labor and delivery does not go normally, it can be an anguishing decision whether to schedule the mother-to-be for a C-section, or whether to wait and see if the queen can deliver naturally. Test your knowledge and instincts by deciding what you would do given specific birthing scenarios.
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The response to the first article in this series was overwhelming - and so here are 10 more real-life feline pregnancies for you to test your knowledge and instincts by deciding what you would do given specific birthing scenarios.
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The response to the first article in this series was overwhelming - and so here are 10 more real-life feline pregnancies for you to test your knowledge and instincts by deciding what you would do given specific birthing scenarios.
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Knowing how to best prepare your queen for a C-section, and how take care of her afterwards, can make the difference between a queen who successfully raises her litter on her own, or a queen who rejects her kittens completely.
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Every breeder should have a discussion with their veterinarian regarding their procedures should a cat need a C-section. Don't wait until a C-section is needed to find out your vet's views and techniques.
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Some cats experience an "interrupted labor" in which they deliver part of a litter before resting for a considerable time before delivering the next kitten. Learn what to do when a queen stops her labor with kittens still to come.
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When a pregnant queen goes into labor, if a kitten becomes lodged in her birth canal, it may be necessary for the cat breeder to step in. This article describes the techniques you can use to help a "stuck" kitten be born safely.
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Oxytocin is a hormone approved to increase uterine contractions and/or milk letdown in a cat in labor. Learn when to use oxytocin to help your pregnant queen deliver her kittens safely.
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There are steps you can take before breeding your female cat that will help her answer the extra demands a pregnancy places on her physically and increase her chances of delivering a healthy litter.
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