In our real life, many friends will keep pet cats at home, but when the cat loses appetite and doesn't like to eat, are you very puzzled? This is very likely to be The cat is pregnant, we can judge whether it is pregnant by the symptoms of cat pregnancy. At the same time, it is also necessary to actively master the principles of pregnancy care and feeding of mother cats.

1. Steps of caring for pregnant cats

1. Detecting signs of pregnancy

The earliest symptoms of pregnancy in cats It is the color of the nipples that changes from pale pink to dark pink, and the nipples stand out because the hairs around the nipples are shed. These symptoms should appear within 3 weeks of mating and 3-4 weeks after conception.

2. Check if you are pregnant

If the belly is obviously spherical, you can check to see if you are pregnant. If necessary, ultrasound can also be used to check the fetus within 2-3μL; after 5?μL of pregnancy, the number of fetuses can be checked by x-ray.

3. Care by the owner

The gestation period of a cat is about 63-66 days, but some will last up to 71 days. If born prematurely, most are stillborn or die shortly after birth. Pregnant female cats will need more protein and calories, and the intake should pay attention to nutritional balance.

4. Nutritional supplements during pregnancy

High-quality protein, such as milk products, eggs and meat, can be added to dry feed to increase the protein content and taste of food, It will not destroy the nutritional balance.

Experts explain: The amount of feeding should be gradually increased with the pregnancy period. At the end of pregnancy, the amount should be doubled compared to before pregnancy.

2. Diet during pregnancy and postpartum

1. Cat diet during pregnancy

(1) Supplement high nutrient food

Supplement high Quality protein, calcium, calories. For example, milk products, meat, small fish, cooked eggs, etc., are mixed with dry food for feeding. A serving should contain at least 30% protein.

(2) Pregnancy-specific dry food

Use dry food for pregnant cats instead, and the amount of nutritional supplements can be reduced, occasionally with canned meat. Other nutritional supplements include special milk powder for kittens, calcium powder for dogs and cats, vitamins prescribed by doctors, etc.

(3) Increase the number of feedings

As it gets to the end of pregnancy, it is impossible for the cat to eat the nutrients it needs in 2 meals a day, so it is necessary to increase the frequency of feeding. Leave a bowl of dry food or non-perishable food when you go out and let your cat eat freely.

(4) Avoid eating too fat

The diet during pregnancy is mainly about balanced nutrition and sufficient portion. cause production difficulties.

2. Postpartum diet method

(1) According to the prenatal diet

Dry food according to the amount of pregnancy during the first two or three days. Nursing female cats also need high protein and calories. The kittens begin to grow up, and the mother cat needs more nutrition due to breastfeeding, and the food intake will even be 3-4 times more than during pregnancy, so don't be too afraid.

(2) Fresh and sufficient water

Give fresh and sufficient water, do not put away the water basin. Breastfeeding a group of kittens waiting to be fed requires a lot of water.

(3) Adequate nutrition and calories

Adequate nutrition and calories are more important than portion size. If the food contains too much indigestible fiber, in order to absorb enough nutrients, the female cat has to eat more, resulting in diarrhea or a lot of stool.

When your cat's nipples are dark pink, especially prominent, and the personality is restless, after confirming that the cat is pregnant, you must give the cat more nutrition, which can increase the feeding frequency of the cat At the same time, it is necessary to achieve a balanced nutrition. You can give your cat more milk, eggs and meat.