Eclampsia (Puerperal Tetany, Milk Fever, Hypocalcemia) in Cats
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Eclampsia: Disease can appear in late pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. It causes loss of consciousness, convulsions often leading to death. Caused by calcium deficiency.
Electrolyte: Vital minerals that are present in body fluids.
Eclampsia is a deficiency of blood calcium (hypocalcemia) that develops in the weeks after giving birth, although it may develop prior to birth or during lactation.
Eclampsia or milk fever is a depletion of calcium from the mother due to heavy milk production. It generally occurs when the kittens are 3-5 weeks old (just before weaning) and most often to mothers with large litters.
Eclampsia
A disease that occurs in late pregnancy or after birth that causes loss of consciousness, convulsions and can lead to sudden death. It is caused by a calcium deficiency.
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Very rarely, a mother cat will develop a disorder called eclampsia. This disorder occurs when the level of calcium in the mother's blood suddenly drops, and it is a life threatening condition that requires immediate veterinary treatment.
 See also: Parasite, Veterinarian, Fever, Bacteria, Spay
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