Precautions for pregnancy of American shorthair cats:
1. Properly increase nutrition. The fetus develops rapidly during pregnancy and the demand for nutrients increases rapidly. Therefore, it is recommended During pregnancy, cats should be fed kitten food, nutritional paste, goat milk powder, boiled chicken breast and other foods, and the feeding principle of small meals and frequent meals should be adopted.
2. Enhanced care is needed to avoid stress reactions and avoid contact with other animals during pregnancy. If there are other pets in the home, it is recommended to separate them to avoid fighting with each other, which may cause the cat to miscarry.
3. Finally, relevant examinations are required, such as B-ultrasound, which can determine the number of fetuses and understand the basic health of the fetuses.
Symptoms of pregnancy in American shorthair cats:
1. In the early stages of pregnancy, cats generally experience increased appetite, weight gain, docile temperament, and cautious behavior, etc. symptom.
2. In the second trimester of pregnancy, symptoms such as nipples and abdomen will gradually swell.
3. In the later stages of pregnancy, cats will have symptoms such as significant enlargement of the abdomen, prominent nipples that can express milk, irritability, decreased appetite, decreased body temperature, and making nests. Owners should pay attention to the care of cats during pregnancy.
