Abortion

wSpontaneous abortion may occur in your queen. This means that the foetus may be resorbed by the mother's body and she shows no outward signs.

wThe frequency is unknown, as no reliable tests are available to detect pregnancies early. Any vaginal bleeding seen during the second to eighth week of pregnancy is abnormal.

wOther symptoms include fever, lack of appetite, depression, or expulsion of the foetuses.

wYour queen may eat all the evidence before it is ever discovered.

wInfections such as rhinotracheitis, panleukopaenia or Feline Leukaemia may cause it.

wFoetal defects, poor nutrition, trauma, abnormalities of the reproductive system, and change of environment can also cause foetal loss. Very few treatments are available.

wKeep her quiet, confined, and away from other animals. If a miscarriage is suspected, she should be examined by your vet to check for retained foetuses or placentas which may cause infection.

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