Causes of Feline Dystocia

The main causes of feline dystocia include fetal macrosomia, disease, and abnormal labor force and birth canal. Dystocia occurs when uterine contractions are weak or the uterine muscle is relaxed. Additionally, when the cat's hard birth canal suffers fractures or narrowing, especially when the fetus is large or the fetal position is abnormal, it is prone to cause dystocia. These situations are very dangerous for cats. Therefore, when a cat experiences dystocia, it is imperative to timely administer a cesarean section at a veterinary hospital.

1. Fetal macrosomia

During pregnancy, if the owner's feeding is不合理，and the cat receives excessive nutrition, it is easy to lead to excessive fetal development, multiple fetuses, and weak fetal vitality. This will consume a large amount of calcium in the mother's body, causing osteoporosis. During childbirth, uterine contractions may become weak, causing the fetus to spend too much time in the uterus or birth canal, thereby causing difficulties in delivery.

1. Disease

Firstly, the most common infectious disease, feline panleukopenia, can cause abortions, stillbirths, and miscarriages in cats. Secondly, certain intoxicating diseases can also weaken the contractions of a cat about to give birth and cause dystocia. Lastly, digestive system diseases and parasitic infections can consume a significant amount of energy in cats, leading to weakness and dystocia.

1. Abnormal Labor Force and Birth Canal

Birth canal abnormalities are mainly caused by incomplete pelvic development in cats, including pelvic narrowing and deformities. The fetus has difficulty entering the birth canal, resulting in dystocia. Additionally, if the cat is young and has only reached sexual maturity but not physical maturity, complications during childbirth due to incomplete birth canal development can also lead to dystocia.

Note: Cats with advanced age, poor physical condition, abnormal fetal position, and insufficient strength are more prone to dystocia.