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What to attention when a cat is pregnant
There is not a big difference in feeding a pregnant cat compared to a regular cat. However, when raising a pregnant cat, you need to increase the feeding amount slightly and supplement extra vitamin D and calcium to promote fetal development and prevent maternal calcium deficiency. But when feeding, do not overfeed the cat, just enough is fine, to avoid complications during childbirth due to large fetus.
What to attention when a cat is pregnant
- Isolation: After pregnancy, a female cat's temperament may change, so we need to isolate it and avoid contact with other cats.
- Cleanliness: When the pregnancy is close to the delivery stage, the female cat may have difficulty cleaning itself due to its large belly, so you need to help it.
- Nutrition supplement: During pregnancy, a female cat's appetite usually increases, and we need to add appropriate calcium and vitamins for it.
- Stronger care: During pregnancy, stronger care should be taken to avoid infection and illness, and consultation with a veterinarian is necessary if necessary.
- Preparation for the delivery room: When the delivery period is approaching, you need to prepare a small delivery room for it, just lay a layer of soft cloth in the box.
Pregnant cat picky eating
First, exclude whether the cat's loss of appetite is caused by other physical diseases, thereby affecting its appetite. Secondly, during pregnancy, cats need a large amount of nutrients to supply both the mother and the fetus. If the cat is picky about food, the owner needs to be more thoughtful and try different ingredients, such as fresh beef, chicken, rabbit, fish, or the cat's favorite cans, etc. Keep trying, and add a small amount of internal organs, not too much.
What to do when a cat is pregnant
- Make sure the cat has enough nutrition during pregnancy by feeding it richer foods, such as carp soup, bone soup, etc., to provide sufficient nutrition for both the mother cat and its fetus.
- Pay attention to the cat's warmth and disease prevention to prevent abnormalities and miscarriage caused by disease.