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How many days into pregnancy does a cat give birth?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Alexander Smith
Cats give birth in about 55 to 65 days of pregnancy. The specific time needs to be determined according to the cat's physique and breed. Because of different qualities and breeds, the production time is also different. Cats will experience abdominal bulge during pregnancy, as well as symptoms such as vomiting and lethargy, which are all phenomena caused after pregnancy. They are mainly affected by the secretion of estrogen and progesterone in the body, causing the above symptoms in the body, which are normal physiological phenomena. No special handling is required. If there is an abnormal reaction in the body during pregnancy, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital for relevant examinations in time to understand the physical condition and further treatment.

1. Why does a cat give birth between 55 and 65 days during pregnancy

If it is an ordinary breed of cat, the body is in good physical condition and there is no abnormal reaction in the body during pregnancy. Under normal circumstances, the pregnancy time is between 65 days; if it is a Ragdoll cat, its body is weak, which may shorten the pregnancy period and give birth to about 55 days.

2. Daily care for cats during pregnancy

Cats need to pay attention to rest during pregnancy and cannot run for long periods of time. The items used by cats need to be disinfected to reduce the body's infection with bacteria and parasites. To control the occurrence of diseases, cats also need to clean their anus and private parts regularly to reduce the risk of anal diseases.

3. Dietary care for cats during pregnancy

During pregnancy, it is recommended that owners feed cats special folic acid, which can supplement the lack of folic acid in the body and prevent malformations. At the same time, supplementation is also required. For nutrition, add chicken breast and beef to the cat's food, and you can also feed the cat some fish soup or pig's trotters soup, which can supplement nutrition, enhance immunity and disease resistance, and is also beneficial to the normal development of the fetus.