Pets are the same kids. They require attention and no less scrupulous care especially during the period when they themselves are preparing to lead the offspring. If your furry and meowing miracle is waiting for the kittens, you simply have to show increased care and attention. Now it is very important to provide the pregnant cat with proper nutrition.
Feeding a pregnant cat
The gestation period for cats is nine weeks. Throughout this time, the food of the pregnant cat should be varied. The intake of food, namely the number of times, should increase in proportion to the period of pregnancy. But you do not need to overfeed.
Depending on the age, size and, of course, the preferences of the cat depends on the diet of the pregnant woman. However, in any case, he must provide the future mother with all the necessary vitamins , proteins and microelements. There are cases when the balance of microflora should be maintained with the help of probiotics. So, for example, you need to act when the cat has a problem with the stool. This problem can be solved with the help of Lactobifid.
Instructions for use Lactobis
Lactobyfide contains in its composition live microorganisms necessary for the normal functioning of microflora. It is produced in the form of a uniform powder or has the form of bran.
Lactobiphide should be used according to the instructions, at the rate of 0.2 g per 1 kg of body weight. If the weight of the cat is up to ten kilograms - the daily dose of the drug is a quarter teaspoon (a full teaspoon contains about 9 g).
The course of treatment with lactobiphid lasts until complete recovery, and for preventive purposes the drug is administered ten, fifteen days, according to the instructions, or better on an ongoing basis.
Cat food after childbirth
Cat food after childbirth should also be frequent, at least 5-6 times a day. In this case, it should not be fatty and light food. In the first day after birth, the cat can not experience hunger, this should not be frightened. However, the bowls with food and water should be placed next to the house. Because at first time the cat can not seek to get out of the nest.