Eclampsia in cats is a problem that can occur in any furry at any age. It is not that it is very frequent, but since it is potentially fatal it is very important to know it, to know what the symptoms are and why they may suffer from it in order to take appropriate preventive measures.
So especially if you have a pregnant cat, I recommend you continue reading this article.
What is it?
Eclampsia or hypocalcemia is a decalcification that occurs as a result of pregnancy and / or breastfeeding. It is usually more common in female dogs than in cats, but still you have to be attentive to any changes that occur in the feline's routine since any small detail can be an indicator of discomfort.
When and why do symptoms appear?
Symptoms of Eclampsia in Cats may appear towards the end of pregnancy or during childbirth mainly due to insufficient nutrition. And it is that both during the two months of gestation of cats and delivery, as well as during lactation, they need many minerals, including calcium.
How to detect and treat it?
We will know if the animal has eclampsia if:
- You have erratic movements, such as twitching and stiffness.
- Diarrhea and vomiting
- Arrhythmia and tachycardia.
- Apathy, discouragement.
At the slightest suspicion, we have to take him to the vet where you will probably be admitted to receive treatment - drugs such as muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, moisturizers - intravenous.
Can it be prevented?
Not 100%, but yes there are things we can do to minimize the risk of our cat suffering from it:
- We will be with her during the delivery, for whatever may arise.
- We will give you a high-quality diet both during pregnancy and while breastfeeding (and it really should always be). This means that you have to give him food without grains or by-products.
- We will always leave the feeder full.
- We will not give calcium supplements unless advised by the vet.
I hope it has been useful to you.