Caring For a Pregnant Cat

If your cat is expecting kittens soon, there are abasis.
few tips that can help you make the cat comfortableYou may see that your cat becomes more
and ensure that she is healthy throughout heraffectionate during her pregnancy and this is
pregnancy. Cats are pregnant for around 63 days soconsidered very normal. She will begin to search out a
a lot of changes are going on inside her body in aplace to give birth as the date is approaching, so
relatively short period of time.encourage her to use a safe, clean place where she
You should feed your cat a high quality cat foodwill feel secure with her new kittens. A simple
when she is pregnant and you should give her morecardboard box lined with towels would suffice nicely.
food than what she normally eats. Pregnant catsBe warned however, that your cat may very well
need more calories as the kittens are quicklychoose another location so allow her to seek out her
developing and growing inside her. A good food thatown spot for the birth if she is not fond of the box
has plenty of calcium and vitamins is essential. Youyou have set up.
can talk to your veterinarian and ask if you shouldOn the day of birth, keep the house as quiet as
give your cat any additional supplements during thispossible as you do not want the mother cat to
time.become stressed in the middle of giving birth. From
You should be aware of the fact that a female catthis point forward, let nature take charge. Your cat
will often feel a lot of pressure in her abdomen andshould be just fine, but if any complications arise,
will have bowel movements more frequently now, sohave the telephone number to your vet close by.
be prepared to clean the litter box out on a daily