Labor and Delivery of Kittens

Some breeders have the bare basics in their birthing kit. Look in someone else's "kit" and they are almost prepared to perform a Caesarean section. What should you have in your birthing kit?

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Birthing Problems In Cats

January 11, 2021

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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Whether you are a newbie, or an old hand at delivering kittens, this is an excellent article for refining your midwifery skills. It covers everything from before delivery of the kittens, cutting the cord, right up to the newborns snuggling up to their mother's tummy.

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Birthing Protocol For Newborn Kittens

October 1, 2024

Each cat breeder needs to have a routine to follow when their queen gives birth to her kittens. A good birthing protocol will maximize every kitten's chance of being born healthy and minimize possible problems in the first fragile weeks of its life.

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Cannibalism By A Mother Cat

March 10, 2024

Although it is rare, sometimes a female cat will kill her kittens, or those belonging to another cat. There are several recognized reasons for this type of behavior. The smart cat breeder learns about this strange behavior — and how to prevent it.

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Clearing A Newborn Kitten’s Airway

February 1, 2025

A newborn kitten may have amniotic fluids in its mouth and nose at its birth. It is essential that these fluids are cleared from the newborn's airways in order for it to breathe. Learn the techniques to clear the kitten's airways through a series of photos and instructions.

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Cutting The Umbilical Cord Of A Newborn Kitten

May 13, 2020

Cutting the cord of a newborn is the most common 'surgery' the cat breeder is called upon to perform. Enjoy a step-by-step description of the process, complete with photographs.

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DeLee Mucus Trap

April 1, 2024

The DeLee Mucus Trap/Suction Syringe allows a cat breeder to use their indrawn breath to suck any fluids and debris from the newborn kitten's throat.

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Difficult Birth

September 13, 2017

A Siamese breeder shares her experience with the delivery of a very large kitten that became stuck in the birth canal during delivery..

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Dopram / Doxapram

November 19, 2015

A few drops of Dopram may save your newborn kitten by stimulating it to take its first breath.

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Grace’s First Litter

October 21, 2022

A British Shorthair breeder shares the experience of her first litter.

If The Placenta Is Not Delivered With The Kitten

March 15, 2025

Do you know what to when a kitten is born but remains attached to its placenta and the placenta is still inside the mother? Learn the best way to handle this situation.

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Interrupted Labor In A Cat

April 1, 2025

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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Kitten Stuck In The Birth Canal

September 1, 2026

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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New Mother Cat Making Mistakes

February 15, 2025

It can be confusing and frightening the first time a cat gives birth. She has only her instincts to tell her what to do. Sometimes, instinct is not enough to prevent the new mom from making a fatal mistake.

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Premature & Full-Term Kittens In The Same Litter

April 14, 2024

Premature and full-term kittens can occur in the same litter. This article explains why this happens, and shows you ways to avoid the possibility when breeding your queen.

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Retained Placenta in a Cat

April 15, 2026

One of the responsibilities the breeders assumes during the birth of a litter is counting the placentas to make sure that the number of expelled placentas is equal to the number of kittens born. A retained placenta is a serious risk to the queen's health.

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Should You Help Your Cat Give Birth?

April 15, 2026

Do you believe in helping your pregnant queen deliver her kittens? Or do you mostly leave her alone to have her babies? Learn the pros and cons of each style.

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Swinging The Newborn Kitten To Clear Its Airway

April 1, 2026

You can use centrifugal force to remove fluids from the mouth nose, throat or even the lungs of a newborn kitten. Learn this simple technique that may save the life of a kitten.

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