02/11/2017
How to Take Care of a Pregnant Cat
If you have a pregnant cat at home, you'll need to take extra care to make sure she is getting the attention she needs to safely conceive and rear a litter of kittens. From proper nutrition to a safe environment, you can make sure your expecting feline is ready to carry kittens.
1 . Confirm that your cat is pregnant
-By the third week the cat's ni***es will become enlarged and pink. This is referred to as "pinking up."
-By the fourth week, the cat will begin to gain weight, making the pregnancy visible.
-By around the fourth week, your vet should be able to help confirm a pregnancy. An experienced vet can feel around the cat's stomach and feel the kittens. They could also do an ultrasound to detect heartbeats.
-There will also be noticeable behavior changes, particularly in the final weeks. They may appear uncomfortable due to their growing abdomen and meow to seek more attention or affection. As their pregnancy moves along, they'll eat more and spend even more time than usual sleeping.
2 . Pay close attention to nutrition
- Introduce a diet designed for kittens to your pregnant cat. These diets are rich in protein and calcium that the cat will need during this time. You should continue to feed them kitten food during their entire pregnancy and after delivery.
- You will not need any special vitamin or mineral mixes, as long as you are feeding them a high quality diet of kitten food. Buy a common and trusted brand to make sure it's up standards.
- Always make sure fresh water is available. This is just as important as any food.
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