What are the signs of Ragdoll cat pregnancy:
1. Early pregnancy: The appetite suddenly increases, and under the influence of hormones, the hair becomes glossier and smoother. The nipples begin to turn pink, become enlarged and protrude.
2. Second trimester of pregnancy: The belly bulges significantly, breast development becomes more obvious, and frequent urination and drowsiness begin to occur. At this time, the risk of miscarriage is high for cats. Try not to stroke the cat’s belly and do not let the cat do extensive exercise.
3. In the middle and late stages of pregnancy: the cat’s belly will be very obvious and its movements will become sluggish. At this time, B-ultrasound can be done to check the health status of the fetus.
4. Before delivery: appetite decreases, anxiety appears, and lactation may occur. At this time, please make all preparations for delivery.
Other precautions for cats during pregnancy:
1. Create a comfortable and hygienic environment for the cat, keep the cat’s living space quiet, and not frighten the cat , otherwise it is easy to have miscarriage and stillbirth.
2. Pay attention to the cat’s healthy diet, ensure a balanced but appropriate amount of nutrition, and do not overfeed to avoid obesity in cats and kittens, which may lead to dystocia.
3. Pay attention to the supplement of calcium during pregnancy. Sufficient calcium can ensure the development of kittens and can also prevent various diseases caused by excessive calcium loss in female cats after giving birth.
4. The pregnancy period of cats is generally about 60 to 71 days. If it exceeds and still does not give birth, be sure to send it to the doctor for examination in time. It may be dystocia or the kitten has died.
