| If your cat is expecting kittens soon, there are a | | | | basis. |
| few tips that can help you make the cat comfortable | | | | You may see that your cat becomes more |
| and ensure that she is healthy throughout her | | | | affectionate during her pregnancy and this is |
| pregnancy. Cats are pregnant for around 63 days so | | | | considered very normal. She will begin to search out a |
| a lot of changes are going on inside her body in a | | | | place 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 food | | | | will feel secure with her new kittens. A simple |
| when she is pregnant and you should give her more | | | | cardboard box lined with towels would suffice nicely. |
| food than what she normally eats. Pregnant cats | | | | Be warned however, that your cat may very well |
| need more calories as the kittens are quickly | | | | choose another location so allow her to seek out her |
| developing and growing inside her. A good food that | | | | own spot for the birth if she is not fond of the box |
| has plenty of calcium and vitamins is essential. You | | | | you have set up. |
| can talk to your veterinarian and ask if you should | | | | On the day of birth, keep the house as quiet as |
| give your cat any additional supplements during this | | | | possible 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 cat | | | | this point forward, let nature take charge. Your cat |
| will often feel a lot of pressure in her abdomen and | | | | should be just fine, but if any complications arise, |
| will have bowel movements more frequently now, so | | | | have the telephone number to your vet close by. |
| be prepared to clean the litter box out on a daily | | | | |