All kittens should stay with their mother as long as possible, at least until weaning occurs and they can fend for themselves. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes the cat rejects her young or does not produce enough milk for everyone. It is also possible that your cat has become pregnant and is about to give birth. In any case, in this article we give you some guidelines to take care of the health of nursing kittens and mother cats. Take note!
Feeding your pregnant cat
Pregnant cats often lose weight while nursing their kittens. Therefore, to prevent the cat from losing a lot of weight, you should feed her more than normal in the last third of her pregnancy.
Keep in mind that if you feed your cat too much before the last third of her pregnancy, she could become overweight, making it difficult for her to give birth. You should also let your cat have free access to food . Leave the feeder full at all times and, if possible, offer wet food more often.
Your cat will need a lot of protein to stay healthy and provide food for her kittens. However, if the kittens are fidgety or noisy, it could be a sign that the mother is not getting enough protein.
Give your cat her own space
Your cat will need a place of her own for her kittens, and will probably start looking for it while she is pregnant. You can offer him a spare bedroom, an unused closet, or even a plastic box with blankets. The important thing is that the space is silent, safe and free of dangers.
Let your cat move the kittens
In the wild, female cats move their kittens frequently as a way to protect them from predators. Don’t worry if your cat wants to pick up her kittens and move them to a different place (as long as it is safe and they are guarded).
Spend time with the kittens
At first, your cat will be very protective of kittens and may not let you get close to them.
However, little by little you will be able to start touching and playing with them. This will help you bond with the kittens and with your pet. Take note of all the cares!
