The care of cats during pregnancy is very important, because we know that if not taken care of properly, the fetus will become resistant, so the care of cats during pregnancy is particularly important, but how to take care of cats during pregnancy is also What male compatriots should know is that it is particularly important to take care of the diet of cats during pregnancy.

1. Pregnancy test The first sign of pregnancy in a cat is that the color of the nipple changes from light pink to dark pink, and the hair next to the nipple will fall off, making the nipple appear particularly prominent. These symptoms should appear within 3 weeks after mating, and 3 to 4 weeks after conception, the vet will be obviously round. After this, the fetus is not so easy to feel out, but it can still be touched. If necessary, ultrasound can be taken to see the fetus within 2 to 3 weeks; X-ray can be taken to check the number of fetuses 5 and a half weeks after pregnancy.

2. Nursing The pregnancy period of cats is about 63 to 66 days, but some may last as long as 71 days. If the baby is born prematurely, most are stillborn or die soon after delivery. Pregnant female cats will need more protein and calories, but if you feed them high-quality food with balanced nutrition, there is no need to specifically change the quality of the food during the first 2 to 3 weeks of pregnancy.

3. Nutrition High-quality protein, such as dairy products, eggs and meat, can be added to dry feed (about 10% of the amount) to increase the protein content and taste of the food without destroying the nutritional balance. Milk powder formula for kittens can also be given to pregnant and lactating female cats. The amount of feeding should gradually increase as the pregnancy lengthens. By the end of pregnancy, the female cat should eat twice as much as before pregnancy. However, due to the growth of the fetus and the pressure on surrounding organs, the female cat cannot eat all the food in two meals. Eat the required portion, so you must increase the frequency of feeding, or leave the food outside for the female cat to eat freely.