Cats have a series of symptoms before production:
1. Declining appetite: As the production date approaches, female cats may show less appetite and even less rejection, especially on the day of production.
2. Finding maternity wards: Mothers and cats would instinctively look for safe, hidden and warm places to be used as delivery rooms, possibly changing positions more frequently than usual, trying in corners or boxes.
3. Behavioural change: females and cats may appear anxious, restless, shiver, or may become more quiet or constantly enter and leave areas of potential maternity wards as they approach production.
4. Changes in body temperature: The temperature of a female cat usually drops slightly to about 1°C within 12 to 24 hours of production, and then returns to normal as production begins.
5. Physical changes:
– nipple change: nipples will become more swollen, colours will deepen, and sometimes they can squeeze out their first breasts.
- Abdominal changes: the abdominal is significantly increased and down, and the nipples are more prominent.
– Increased genus: may have mucous genus flow.
– Increased frequency of urination: may occur.
– uterus contraction: In the hours prior to birth, female cats may feel uncomfortable because of hysteria, sometimes showing pain or increased snoring.
Nesting behaviour: female cats may organize blankets, towels or other materials in an attempt to create a comfortable maternity home.
Each cat may behave differently and not all cats will have the same symptoms before they are produced. If the owner suspects that the cat is about to be produced, he or she should closely monitor the changes in his or her behaviour and ensure a quiet and comfortable environment. Veterinary doctors should be contacted in a timely manner in case of any abnormality during the delivery process, such as prolonged lack of progress, excessive suffering or other symptoms of suspected complications.