Cats that have just given birth are prone to certain post-partum problems especially during the first 6-8 weeks after giving birth to her litter. Here are some potential problems that cat parents should watch out for:

Mastitis

Mastitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the mammary glands. One important predisposing factor for mastitis in cats is heavy milk production and retention. A mother cat suffering from mastitis may not allow her kittens to nurse because of the pain.

Hypocalcemia (Milk Fever)

Hypocalcemia or milk fever is quite rare in cats; the condition is caused by the low amounts of calcium in the body while the cat is still pregnant and while nursing.

Endometritis

Your veterinarian may suspect endometritis when there is a foul-smelling discharge from the mother cat’s vagina.

All of these problems are potentially life-threatening and should be viewed as veterinary emergencies. Take your pet to your Frisco, TX veterinarian immediately. Click here to learn more.