When a cat is pregnant, everyone is particularly concerned about the physical condition of the female cat, for fear that accidentally causing problems to the kitten in the belly. Especially after the female cat is pregnant, she will need a lot of nutrients to meet the normal development of the kittens, so what is good for a pregnant cat to eat? Can female cats use milk powder to supplement nutrition during pregnancy?

Can pregnant cats use milk powder to supplement their nutrition?

To supplement nutrition for pregnant cats, we need to pay attention to the principle of pertinence. First, you need to understand the changes in the female cat's diet and body during pregnancy, and then provide targeted nutritional supplements based on these changes and the female cat's physical needs. This will make the pregnant cat healthier and ensure the healthy development of the baby cat.

After one week of pregnancy, the female cat’s food intake will increase greatly due to her own weight gain and the need to meet the growth of the cat baby in her body. Cats will become very good at eating, which they use to accumulate energy in their bodies to meet their own energy use during childbirth and lactation. After a cat is 9 weeks pregnant, its food intake will increase twice as much as usual, allowing the body to quickly reserve energy. Therefore, the food for pregnant cats should be highly nutritious and easy to digest and absorb, such as goat milk powder. Pregnant cats’ food should be soft to avoid overly hard food that may burden the cat’s gastrointestinal tract and cause gastrointestinal digestion symptoms. At the same time, attention should be paid to vitamin and calcium powder supplements for pregnant cats. The amount of food for pregnant cats should be larger than usual. According to the changes in the pregnancy cycle of the female cat, the amount of food should also change appropriately.

Finally, when it comes to the choice of milk powder, the cat needs to be fed goat milk powder specifically for cats. Milk must not be consumed, otherwise the cat will cause diarrhea due to the milk powder, and in severe cases, it may cause miscarriage. Be sure to pay attention!