A flight from Beirut International Airport, Friday, was delayed on its way to Rome, due to a cat escaping from its cage before departure.
The escape of the cat caused a delay in the take-off of a Middle East Airlines plane by 50 minutes, which confused the passengers and those on the flight, according to a correspondent of "SN Arabia" in Beirut.
The cat was accompanying an Italian citizen traveling on Lebanese Middle East Airlines, and she escaped from her cage and went into hiding, for nearly an hour, before she was found.
The plane remained on the tarmac, waiting to find the cat, who was found hiding in an electronics warehouse inside Beirut International Airport.
The workers at the airport returned the cat to its cage, and then the flight continued on its way to the Italian capital, Rome, after the employees reassured its owner.
5 tips for caring for newborn kittens
Caring for newborn cats is a difficult job, as they need attention and care all the time. If you are responsible for newborn cats, you will need to put more effort into caring, especially if they are unable to care for them, then you will have to do their tasks, and this includes feeding the little ones, and keeping them warm, And help them eliminate their need.
1- Provide adequate quantities of food for small cats
Feed the cats
If the mother cat is not able to feed the young, you will have to take care of them yourself and feed them well from time to time, and it is worth noting that the foods provided to the nursing kittens differ according to their age, as each age has a specific type of food so you must consult a veterinarian for Knowing the type of food suitable for newborn kittens.
When the little ones reach the age of a week or two, you should feed them every two hours at least, taking care to feed them milk, while avoiding cow's milk completely because their small stomach will not be able to digest it, which may cause health problems for them over time.
When the cats reach the age of three or four weeks, you can put milk in a deep bowl next to the food intended for newborn cats, and this food must be provided at least five times a day.
When they reach the age of 6 or 12 weeks, you should offer more food and start introducing dried foods to them because their stomach becomes more tolerant than before.
2- Hold the kittens gently
Make sure to carry the newborn kittens very gently, while avoiding the use of cruelty in handling, because cats at this age are very weak and do not bear any severe grip and may suffer serious damage if they are carried incorrectly.
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3- Allocate a place for small cats to sleep
Kittens always need to rest and sleep for long periods, so you must provide a special box and put it in a warm and comfortable place because kittens need complete warmth and distance from the air currents that cause them to be infected with diseases, and then cover them well and put different towels around them to provide comfort and safety. .
4- Help the cats eliminate the need
It is natural for cats to need to relieve themselves, and usually the mother cat does this task by licking their sensitive area so that they can eliminate the need easily. When you find her doing this, you must leave her completely, as she knows very well how she can take care of them.
But if the mother cat does not do this task, you should do it yourself by gently massaging the sensitive area of the little ones using a piece of wet cloth to help them eliminate their need easily.
If you notice that there is a cat who is not able to properly eliminate its need, you should consult your veterinarian immediately, as it may be suffering from constipation or any disease that prevents it from humiliating checking on cats from time to time.
5- Consult your veterinarian
You have to consult veterinarians or go to the nearest veterinary clinic to find out the best ways to take care of them and take care of them, as they are in constant need of careful care and provide a lot of nutritional requirements and medicines.
