Insufficient milk production in mother cats is often caused by factors such as large litters, malnutrition, or fright. Providing them with protein-rich foods like crucian carp soup, chicken soup, and goat milk powder can help increase milk production. Adding nutritional paste to their food can also help supplement their nutrition. Simultaneously, supplementing their diet with vitamins and trace elements is necessary to boost their immunity. Feeding should primarily consist of small, frequent meals to help the mother cat absorb nutrients effectively.
You can feed the mother cat nutrient-rich cat food, such as pregnancy-specific cat food or kitten food, to help supplement her nutrition. When the mother cat's milk supply is insufficient, you can massage and apply warm compresses to her breasts to promote milk duct patency and increase milk production. In addition, the mother cat may experience postpartum hypocalcemia 3-17 days after giving birth, which usually presents with symptoms such as trembling, vomiting, and panting. In this case, it is necessary to take the mother cat to a veterinary hospital for treatment and reduce the frequency of nursing the kittens.
