How much does a lactating female cat eat a day? How many times a day does the mother cat feed her kittens?

Lactating female cats need to consume more nutrients to support them to produce milk and feed their kittens. During the day, the female cat needs to eat high-protein and high-energy food. It is recommended to feed it several times, and the amount of food per meal can be increased appropriately. Specifically, adult female cats need to consume at least 30% protein, 20% fat and proper vitamins and minerals every day. Therefore, lactating female cats should eat about 2.5~3 cups of high-protein food every day.

At the same time, the number of times the mother cat feeds the kitten is also very important. Newborn kittens need to eat regularly, get enough breast milk, and gain weight quickly in a short time. Generally speaking, female cats need to feed their kittens about 6 to 8 times a day, with an interval of about 2 to 3 hours. In the early days, female cats need to pay attention to the breastfeeding behavior of kittens, ensure that each kitten can eat enough breast milk, and need to replenish bottle feeding in time if necessary.

In short, lactating female cats need adequate and reasonable diet to meet their own needs and feed their kittens, and they need to pay attention to the feeding situation of kittens to ensure that they can get adequate nutrition.