Cats can eat pumpkin during lactation. Pumpkin contains various vitamins, carotene, etc., which can effectively improve the cat’s body resistance and supplement the vitamins needed by the cat. And pumpkin contains a lot of fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility in cats. However, cats are mainly carnivores. If they eat pumpkin for a long time, they will suffer from malnutrition, so they should be fed as snacks.

Benefits of cats eating pumpkin:

1. Loose intestines and laxative. Feeding cats some cooked pumpkin in an appropriate amount can promote digestion and absorption, accelerate gastrointestinal motility, and can also laxative and regulate the gastrointestinal tract. When cats are constipated, eating an appropriate amount of pumpkin can effectively help them defecate.

2. Supplement nutrition. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins, and also contains more sugar, starch, and a small amount of water. At present, some canned and cat food formulas also contain a small amount of pumpkin or pumpkin powder. It can be seen that feeding a small amount of pumpkin to cats is beneficial and harmless.

3. Remove cat hair balls. Cats that frequently lick their fur are likely to accumulate a large number of hair balls in their bodies, causing gastrointestinal discomfort. In severe cases, they may even suffer from indigestion and loss of appetite. Eating vegetables such as pumpkin can help cats get rid of hair balls and stay healthy.