While many authors hold the opinion that complications during parturition (birth) are uncommon in cats, some claim that as selective breeding advances, these issues are becoming more prevalent.
In a survey of more than 700 breeding cats, it was discovered that cats with extremes in conformation, like Siamese and Persians, had much higher rates of dystocia (difficult births), with 10% and 7.1% of births affected, respectively, compared to only 2.3% of births affected in cats with normal conformation. Therefore, it is crucial for breeders to understand the specifics of normal parturition so they can spot a problem when it occurs.
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