Cat pregnancy is an exciting moment, but it also requires more attention and care.
In this article, we will discuss some things to pay attention to when a 8-month cat is pregnant and give some suggestions to ensure that the cat can pass through the pregnancy smoothly.
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Preparation before the cat becomes pregnant, some preparation is necessary. First of all, the age of a cat should be after 1 to 1 and a half years old, so that its physical development will be more sound. Secondly, the weight of a cat should meet the standards and should not be too thin.
In addition, pre-pregnancy vaccines and deworming are also very important to ensure the health of the cat.
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Abnormal examination
Abnormal examination 21-28 days after breeding, we should take the cat to the hospital for prenatal examination to confirm whether we are really pregnant.
After about 46 days, we can use X-rays to determine the approximate time of pregnancy, usually around 58 days to 71 days.
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Signs of pregnancy
When the cat enters 15-18 days of pregnancy, the nipples usually become larger and appear pink. The cat's abdomen will be significantly enlarged and its neck and limbs will become heavier. In the early stage of pregnancy, cats' appetite will decrease, while after pregnancy, cats will become lazy and do not like exercise.
In addition, mother cats may begin nesting behavior a few days before delivery.
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Prepare delivery supplies in advance
In order to successfully deliver the baby, we need to prepare some necessary supplies in advance. First of all, the delivery room can be used, and a carton or a dedicated delivery room can be laid with mats for easy cleaning. In addition, we also need to prepare urine pads, hemostasis forceps, disinfectant alcohol, defatted cotton balls, hot water bags, soft tissues and medical gloves.
At the same time, wool cat strips can help cat mothers maintain their physical strength, and marking belts can be used to distinguish kittens.
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barf feeding method
In addition to the precautions mentioned above, we can also consider barf feeding method. barf is the abbreviation of Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, which means raw food for biologically suitable. This feeding method is mainly to provide cats with fresh raw meat and bones to mimic their eating habits of preying in the wild.
barf feeding helps provide more nutrition and energy, while also improving cats' digestive system and immunity.
Precautions for choosing cat food
There are 7 cats in the family, all of which are three to five years old. At this age, our feeding method is mainly cat food. However, when choosing cat food, we must be very cautious because it is related to the cat's daily diet.
Next, let me talk about my precautions when choosing cat food.
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Food selection criteria
When choosing cat food, there are several standards that I pay great attention to. First, I chose grain-free cat food to avoid the effects of allergic ingredients on the cat. Secondly, I will check the crude protein content in cat food to ensure it is not less than 30%. At the same time, the content of crude fat should be between 14% and 20%. In addition, I will also pay attention to the granular texture of cat food, which should be refreshing and not greasy and have a good taste. To sum up, I chose Maifudi Barf cat food for the 7 cats in my family. Judging from the formula, this cat food is very excellent. It uses the barf recipe proposed by Australian doctor Drlan Billinghurs, which is in line with the dietary nature of cats.
This recipe includes 75% muscle, 10% bone-feeding flesh, 5% bloody viscera and 5% natural plant extract, which is more in line with the dietary nature of cats.
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High Protein Excellent Formula
This cat food I chose is a cereal-free gluten formula. It will not burden the cat's stomach. Protein mainly comes from meat, accounting for 40%. Overall, the protein content is very high, and the actual measured is 46.74%. In addition, this cat food has a very low carbohydrate content, only 20%.
is a very excellent formula, which is no less than imported cat food, and can ensure the nutritional needs of cats.
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Say goodbye to soft stool
This cat food does not contain cereals and beans, can reduce allergies and will not cause burden on the pet's stomach and intestines. It also specifically added 11 billion highly active probiotics, which can promote digestion and absorption and protect cats' intestinal health. My Gululu is naturally fragile, but after eating this cat food, I no longer have any trouble with soft stools.
If your kitten has a bad stomach, you might as well try this cat food.
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Conquer the pleasing kitten
This cat food adopts freeze-dried double-spoke method, which is very delicious. Especially the raw meat and meat staple foods, no kitten can resist. Moreover, the cat food particles are of moderate size and the round shape makes the cats taste very delicious.
They are enjoying this delicious food attentively.
For a long time, my cats have been eating cat food that matches the barf recipe.
It can be seen from the naked eye that their bodies are getting rounder and softer, and the number of times they are softer is significantly reduced.
The key point is that this barf cat food is produced in its own factory, and the factory has won many certifications from China, the United States and Europe. The ingredients can be traced and the test report is open and transparent.
This undoubtedly adds a layer of protection to this cat food.
Overall, this barf cat food is excellent in terms of formula and nutrition, and is worth buying and trying.
Pregnant cats need more attention and care for them. Through pre-pregnancy preparation, prenatal examinations and attention to signs of pregnancy, we can prepare in advance and provide timely assistance. At the same time, reasonable preparation of delivery supplies and choosing suitable feeding methods can ensure the health and safety of cats and kittens.
Let us accompany the cat through this special moment with care and patience.