Cats need a special diet during pregnancy to ensure the health of them and their fetuses. Because pregnant cats need more energy than usual, they can increase their food intake appropriately, but the quality of food also needs to be improved. Cats need to eat more beneficial elements such as protein, calcium and iron during pregnancy, so they can choose to equip themselves with professional cat food with comprehensive nutrition. At the same time, sweets, chocolate, caffeine and alcohol should be avoided.
In addition, cats need to drink plenty of water during pregnancy to ensure adequate water and promote metabolism and waste excretion.
2. What foods can pregnant cats eat?
Pregnant cats can eat all kinds of high-quality cat food, such as chicken, fish, boiled eggs, shellfish, milk and dairy products, green vegetables and fruits. These foods are rich in protein, vitamins and inorganic salts, which are helpful for fetal development and cat health.
Of course, it is best to give priority to professional cat food, and the rest of the food can only be supplemented if it is safe and reliable and ingested in moderation.
3. What foods can't pregnant cats eat?
Foods that pregnant cats can't eat are: chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, beef liver, raw meat, sashimi, fish eggs, whale meat, mallow, corn hot dogs, onions and garlic. Some of them may cause poisoning in pregnant cats or damage the health of their fetuses, and some may cause gastrointestinal problems and malnutrition.
4. How to identify foods that pregnant women and cats should not eat?
If you are not sure whether a certain food is safe for a pregnant cat, you can first observe the cat's appetite, digestive ability and physical condition. If you find anything unusual, take the cat to the veterinary clinic as soon as possible. Moreover, we must pay attention to the food safety and hygiene of cats during pregnancy to avoid the invasion of viruses and bacteria.
In a word, pregnant cats should have a reasonable, safe and nutritious diet, and consult veterinarians if necessary, which will help to keep them and their unborn cubs healthy.