Cats can take medicine when pregnant. Generally speaking, pregnant cats are in a relatively weak state. If they are not careful, they may get sick, such as diarrhea, colds, etc. At this time, the pregnant cat needs to be treated in time. However, it must be based on the actual situation of the cat. Pregnant cats cannot be treated equally with ordinary cats, nor can they blindly feed human drugs. Instead, they should consult a professional veterinarian and use the medication correctly under the guidance of a veterinarian to help the cat recover as soon as possible.
Pregnant cats’ dietary precautions:
1. Things that pregnant cats are not allowed to eat: Things that female cats cannot eat during pregnancy are mainly ornamental plants at home. For example, if cats eat Dieffenbachia, it can cause diarrhea, nausea, and some even death. and the common Chinese narcissus, which can cause cats to vomit and become weak. If the owner makes extra cat food for cats, he should be careful not to add potato leaves and lilies.
2. During pregnancy, in addition to the normal feeding amount, additional vitamins and trace elements are also needed, because the early fetal development requires a large amount of vitamins and minerals, especially calcium supplements, which can be fed Feed liquid calcium, chicken breast, beef, fish, etc. You also need to ensure enough protein. There is no need for too much nutrition in the later period to avoid difficult labor.
3. The temperament of the female cat is very unstable during pregnancy. It is best to play less with her. The calories in the early stages of pregnancy should be increased slightly to allow the female cat's weight to increase steadily. The caloric requirement is about 100Kcal. /kg/day. Do not supplement too much nutrition, as this will make the kitten bigger and easily cause dystocia for the mother. The pregnancy period of cats is about 63-66 days, but some may last as long as 71 days. Pay attention to whether there are signs of premature birth.
