Often, owners of cats and dogs, even not wanting to have
offspring from them, looking for a partner for their pet and spend
mating. Many hold the opinion that the pet owed for its
life to endure at least one pregnancy and childbirth. Some
This is explained by the fact that for the health of your beloved cat or dog
it is imperative to go through these stages in life,
others believe that the unborn pet cannot be happy.
There are some owners who do not understand at all what this is all about.
need, but carefully plan their pregnancy
ward.
So how is it really?
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What happens to the body of a dog and cat during
of pregnancy
Meanwhile, pregnancy is a very serious and difficult period in
pet life. During gestation, the body of the future
mothers undergo tremendous changes: rebuild their functions
many organ systems and apparatus, hormonal changes,
the body’s need for nutrients and their ratio
also become different.
On average, pregnancy in dogs and cats lasts 56 – 64, sometimes
may delay up to 72 days. It depends on the individual
features of the body of each pet. In the first month of sweat
(quotes) changes are almost not noticeable. However, the third
the week begins to increase slightly belly swell dairy
glands.
Со второй половины of pregnancy перестройка организма
is developing rapidly. Visually it becomes easy to understand that
Pet is pregnant on round tummy, smoothness and caution
movements. Also the attentive host notices a change in behavior.
future mom. Games and fun for pregnant darlings are on
second plan, pets are made more serious, collected and
more attentively.
It is necessary to care for a pregnant darling with a special
attention and care:
- qualitatively and correctly change the diet (enrich
essential vitamins and nutrients in the second
половине of pregnancy за этим следят особо строго – удобно
transfer to special branded rations for pregnant women or
give food for puppies / kittens); - Carefully monitor physical loads pets (exercise
very important for the body, but many exercises are excluded and
gradually reduce the activity of the nursery); - very carefully protect the four-legged girlfriend from drafts,
freezing, overheating and other hazards, as well as
monitor the psychological comfort of a pregnant pet; - Prepare in advance a place for childbirth and mothers and
offspring.
Approximately 1 – 2 days before giving birth, the state of the pet is clearly
changing – the belly drops, the temperature of the body decreases slightly (in
normal in cats and dogs, the temperature is 37.5 – 39º C, before
childbirth can reach 36.8 – 37.2 º C).
In anticipation of the early replenishment of the family, the expectant mother begins
look for a suitable place – chooses a nook, builds nests and
Halabudy, so you need to carefully monitor the pet and
guide her.
After a long preparation, finally, the moment is happening
childbirth. How will the offspring occur depends on many
факторов: организации и ведении of pregnancy, состояния организма
mother, conditions, quantity and condition of the fruit. Generally
it is a complex and very responsible process that is sufficient
exhausts the strength of the woman in labor.
With physiological childbirth usually help is not required. Favorite in
most cases cope on its own. However, it is important to observe
process and keep on hand the number of the veterinarian, in case
if something goes wrong and the birth will be difficult.
The period after birth is no less important – mother
it is necessary not only to restore their strength, but also to feed the strong
kids
How pregnancy and childbirth affects the quality of life
питомицы further
There is an opinion that a female who has never become pregnant will be ill,
unlike at least once giving birth. In fact, it can hurt like
the offspring of each season darlings, and never
mated.
But if you argue this way, then one pregnancy does not affect
организм питомицы further – от этого не усиливается иммунитет,
the risk of infection with parasites does not decrease, chronic ones do not disappear
diseases, if any. However, if the pet has a weak
health, pregnancy and childbirth can aggravate the situation. therefore
you need to weigh the pros and cons, consult with
by a specialist who will examine the dog or cat and only then
decide.
If the owner decided to enjoy cute puppies or kittens, I’m sure
that will be able to attach the offspring and surround the darling with special care
и вниманием во время of pregnancy, то однозначно стоит найти пару
своей ward.
If replenishment is not necessary, the owner does not have time,
Finance, even the elementary desire to contain puppies or kittens and
spend effort on caring for your pet during время of pregnancy – нельзя
torment neither yourself nor petit.
In this case, childbirth will damage more than help health. it
same concerns and contraindications to have offspring as
health four-legged girlfriend.
Many people are firmly deciding not to give birth to their favorite pet.
In this case, it is worth considering the question of sterilization or castration.
(these are two different operations and are carried out for pets of both sexes). Such
measures greatly simplify the life of the owner, as well as protect health
petit According to statistics, neutered and sterilized pets
live an average of 2 – 4 years longer.
What conclusions can be drawn
As a result, we can say that pregnancy and childbirth are undoubtedly
affect the body of pets because they are very complex and
responsible process. Однако на состояние здоровья further
childbirth does not affect. The need for at least a single acquisition
offspring is just a myth.
The appearance of babies in a four-legged girlfriend is a true miracle, however
it is very important to properly prepare for childbirth by planning
pregnancy, providing the pet with the necessary care and right
take care of her in the postpartum period.
It should be remembered that the owner is responsible
for all the puppies or kittens until they find a new one
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