From birth to death, Siamese cats need special care from humans at any moment, especially Siamese kittens need human care in the process of growth, so nutritional equipment must be in place. So how to feed 0-1 year old Siamese cat?

Siam Cats

1. Birth of Siamese kittens growing up

It is very important for newborn Siamese cats to eat colostrum as soon as possible! Because After the kitten is born, the antibody cannot be produced in the body. The antibody of the mother cat can be secreted through the colostrum, and the intestinal tract of the newborn kitten can easily absorb the antibodies in the colostrum, thereby obtaining passive immunity, which is very important for protecting the health of the kitten. Very important. It is best to breastfeed within 24 hours after birth, as the time is prolonged, the absorption rate of the kitten's intestinal tract will decrease.

It is best for the owner to fix the weak Siamese kittens on the nipples with more milk, or take turns feeding, let the weak ones eat first, so as to make the whole litter grow evenly. After the kitten just opened its eyes, be careful to avoid the stimulation of strong light. At the same time, do a good job of keeping the newborn Siamese cats warm. This is especially important in winter, when the temperature is too low or the temperature difference between day and night is too large, which is one of the main reasons for the death of newborn kittens. Newborn kittens always defecate in the litter. At this time, the owner needs to pay special attention to the hygiene of the litter, washing, changing, and disinfecting frequently to ensure the cleanliness of the litter and promote the healthy growth of the kitten.

2. Weaning of Siamese kittens growing up

Owners can start appropriate amount of Siamese kittens 4 to 5 weeks after they are born Feed them some semi-liquid food to prepare them for weaning later. Weaning can be considered when kittens are 7 to 8 weeks old and able to live independently. In fact, most female cats do not need the owner to help them wean the kittens, because the animal's instinct will make the mother cat wean the kittens automatically, that is, after a certain time, the female Siamese cat will refuse to breastfeed the kittens, and Press your nipple under your belly or drive a kitten away from breastfeeding. But there are inevitably some exceptional female cats who will let their kittens suck, even when it's time to wean. At this time, the owner must artificially wean the kitten, because weaning too late will not only affect the growth and development of the kitten, but also affect the health of the mother cat. Therefore, grasping the timing and weaning at the right time is beneficial to the health of both Siamese kittens and mother cats. Manual weaning can be done by means of mother and child isolation.

After weaning the Siamese kitten, the mother cat will still have milk in the breast. In order to reduce the pressure of milk on the mother cat's nipple, you can control the mother cat's milk production by reducing food. That is, the kittens do not feed the mother cat on the first day after weaning, feed the mother cat 1/4 of the normal food intake on the second day, change to 1/2 of the normal food intake on the third day, and return to the normal feeding amount on the fifth day. .

3. The watershed of Siamese kittens growing up and changing food

1. Siamese kittens rapid growth period: 2 months old to 6 months of age

Kittens enter a period of rapid growth after weaning, which lasts until the kitten reaches 6 months of age. During this time, kittens need high-quality food that is nutritionally balanced and high in protein and calories to supply all the nutrients and energy needed for rapid growth. In terms of energy per body weight, fast-growing kittens require twice as much energy as adult cats; however, kittens have small mouths, teeth, and stomachs, so they cannot be eaten and digested in one meal enough food. Therefore, kittens from weaning to six months of age must eat at least three meals a day. Because kittens require a lot of nutrients and energy, kittens must eat a specially formulated, high-quality kitten cat food. This kind of high-quality kitten food is characterized by meat as the main raw material, and at the same time, it is very easy to digest and contains a large number of nutrients, which can meet the special nutritional needs of kittens.

2. Rapid maturation of Siamese kittens: 6 months to 12 months

When kittens go through a period of rapid growth and reach similar maturity Cats have different nutritional needs depending on their size. After the age of six months, cats start to grow slower and their activity level decreases slightly; at this time, they eat more at each meal, so they can reduce the number of meals per day. Although the size of the Siamese cat is very similar to that of an adult cat at this time, it will still grow somewhat. Many cat owners feed their cats different foods as they reach sexual maturity; in fact, cats prefer high-quality dry cat food; at this point dry cat food can be supplemented with a bit of nutrient-rich canned cat food to suit them Different nutrient requirements due to slower growth rate.

3. Siamese kittens after 12 months of age: switch from kitten food to adult cat food

Siamese cats reach one year old, It needs to be replaced with adult cat food specially formulated for adult cats; adult cats no longer need the large amount of energy and nutrients provided by kitten food. Remember to follow the same rule when changing your pet food: gradually mix it over 5-7 days. During this period of changing the diet, special attention should be paid to monitoring the cat's weight, and the feeding amount should be adjusted according to the cat's weight at any time. Most Siamese cats will eat rations according to their caloric needs, so they can be fed on an ad libitum basis. However, if the cat is only active indoors, the amount of activity is not large, so the free-feeding method may cause the problem of overweight; therefore, the method of quantitative feeding twice a day can be used to prevent the Siamese cat from becoming overweight.

Siamese kittens grow up, another important issue is adoption. Some Siamese kittens were adopted when they were very young. Sometimes Siamese kittens have not been weaned, so feeding them is more troublesome. Therefore, when buying or adopting Siamese kittens, try to choose the ones that have been weaned. Cats that can directly eat some kitten food are the most suitable.