I. Symptoms of early pregnancy in cats
If cats can successfully conceive, they will mate The estrus stopped the next day, and symptoms such as loss of appetite and frequent toilet visits occurred within a few days. The cat’s temperament may be more docile than before pregnancy, and the movements have become more careful, and they like to sleep on their side, which may cause symptoms of drowsiness.
After a week of pregnancy, the cat’s nipples will increase and the color will become more ruddy. After 2-3 weeks, symptoms of morning sickness may occur. Generally, the cat’s abdominal circumference will gradually increase in the early stage of pregnancy, and the weight will increase. , but it is not obvious. It is not easy to judge from the appearance. The owner can take the cat to the pet hospital for a check after 3-4 weeks of mating to determine whether the cat is pregnant.
2. Precautions for cats after pregnancy
1. Pregnant cats After that, the owner should take care of the cat more carefully, put away the cat climbing frame and other items to prevent the cat from falling from a height and causing miscarriage;
2. The cat should be properly supplemented with vitamins, protein and calcium after pregnancy Substances and other nutrients, especially calcium supplementation for cats, to avoid the symptoms of postpartum convulsions due to calcium deficiency after giving birth; Overweight cats are prone to dystocia, so we also need to properly control the cat’s diet and limit the cat’s weight;
4. Cats cannot be bathed, dewormed and vaccinated during pregnancy, nor can they eat casually If the cat is sick, you should go to the veterinary hospital for examination in time, and let the doctor choose some mild and safe drug treatment for the cat to avoid affecting the fetus;
5. It takes about 65 days, that is, two months and a few days. The owner needs to prepare a comfortable and clean delivery room for the cat in advance, and put it in the quietest place in the whole house. Bring the cat to familiarize with the delivery room in advance, which can make the cat’s production process easier. smoothly.
