As a general rule, the pregnant queen should be fed to satisfy her appetite several times through out the day. She is
likely to require several small meals a day as her heavily pregnant uterus prevents her stomach from expanding to its
normal size. During the last 2 weeks of her 9 week pregnancy she may be eating as much as twice her normal daily ration
of food.
While
nursing her kittens the queens demand for
nutrients and
energy will increase dramatically and she will eat up to 3
or 4 times her normal maintenance ration. This is so she can produce enough milk for the kittens and maintain her own body
condition. She is unlikely to overeat so feed her as much as she needs and provide an unlimited supply of fresh clean water.
Continue the extra feeding until the kittens are
weaned. Gradually cut back on the additional food until she is eating her
normal amount. The general condition and health of the mother is the best guide. Watch for any signs of
weight loss or gain
and adjust her meals accordingly.
ADVANCE Kitten Plus in both wet and dry formats are
ideal for
feeding breeding queens. It is particularly high in
protein and
energy to help maintain body
condition during the
gestation and
lactation period.