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What is the slimy fluid that cats produce when giving birth?

What do you call the slimy fluid that is produced when cats give birth? What is its purpose?


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The slimy fluid that is produced when a cat gives birth is called placental fluid or after birth. This is produced for the mother’s consumption. A cat will typically lick this substance after giving birth in order to get back the nutrients that it lost to its kittens during the birthing process.
Jul 7th, 2011 at 6:30 AM
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