The ball behind the female cat’s uterine contractions is the amniotic fluid balloon. After the female cat’s uterine contractions, mucus is produced to form the amniotic fluid balloon. The amniotic fluid balloon will begin to rupture as the cat contracts, and then the mucus will be discharged, and the cat will continue to lick it. After the amniotic water breaks, it will be a few hours before the first kitten is born. At this time, you can feed the cat some nutritional ointment to replenish its strength.

What preparations should be made for cats before giving birth?

1. One week before the expected date of delivery, find a warm, dark, and quiet place for the cat to give birth, or prepare a birth box or nest.

2. The production box or production nest can be made of wooden boards or can be replaced by cardboard boxes.

3. The size of the production box is appropriate so that the cat’s limbs can be straightened and there is a certain gap.

4. The door of the birthing box should have a threshold of 7 to 8 centimeters high to prevent kittens from running out.