Gestation Period - For a cat is about sixty-five days , although this may vary a day or two either side.

Unless the cat seems unduly upset there is no need to panic if the cat does not produce exactly on the sixty-five day.

Posted on Friday, August 22, 2008 by catsbirth

During Pregnancy - A soon you are certain that your cat is pregnant it is advisable to introduce vitamins supplements in her food.Calcium can be beneficial as it helps to promote the development of strong bones in the kittens.Your vet should be able to suggest various compound powders that will supply all the additional vitamins and minerals , this is neccessary.


Cats Supplement Food

Many experienced breeders have found that their pregnant cat also benefits from raspberry leaf , which should be given from the fifth week of pregnancy until at least a week after kittening.

Raspberry Leaf


Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 by catsbirth


The Signs - About twenty-one days after your cat has been mated you should be able tell if it has been successful.At tis point the nipples should be slightly swollen and show a deep pink hue.See above .





If so , then you should change her diet accordingly.If you have any doubt , you vet should confirm your opinion.

Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 by catsbirth

Cat Birth-For the first weeks the mother will supply all the kittens' needs.She will feed them,wash them and keep them warm.

Ten day after that - The eyes open.

3 weeks - keep eye on them because they wanting to venture farther.

4 and 5 weeks - more inquisitive , willing to lap food. you can give minced chicken or fish.

6 weeks - can eat regular food

10 weeks - ready for the first of their two inoculations.



Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 by rizq

Cat Birth-Things you should know is cats are designed for multiple births,unlike humans;this means they have several , small babies.It will only rest went all the kitten are safetly born.What to prepared( in case your cat needs assistance).

1.Clean Towels ( or kitchen roll )

2.Blunt-tipped scissors

3.A bowl of boiled water

Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 by rizq

What to Do ?
Here is the brief infomation of Cat Birth.
Some processes of cat birth may seem a little disturbing if you have never seen them before, but they are all perfectly normal and are no cause for alarm.
The general pattern of cat birth involves some meesy stages as such:

  • Before the birth of the first one , a plug of mucus will come away.Do not worry,unless the mucus has an unhealthy greenish hue.

  • This process is equally common in human babies and usually the feaces to be expelled

  • Birth is a bloody business, do not be distressed by he amount of red-tinged secrection that will be seen.Any changes of the colour , contact your vet immediately.

Posted on Friday, July 11, 2008 by rizq


Cat Birth - Breeding From Your Cat

It delightful but expensive, hobby.Few breeder actually make money from selling kittens.The decision to breed from your cat should be made only after careful consideration.You may have seen that the queen may produced six or seven kittens even more and consider whether you are able to afford all the kittens.

Should you or should not ?
Consider the expenses involved:

1.Stud fee

2.Testing for FELV and other diseases

3.Heating for kittens ( based on country)

4.Special diet for the mother cat

5.Feeding the kitten after weaning

6.Vitamins and minerals

7.Advertising the kitten for sale

8.Stationery needed for pedigree and diet sheets

9.Inocolutions

10.Registration and transfer fees ( based on country)

Posted on Friday, July 11, 2008 by rizq