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because that is when they can make babys.. that happens because dogs will try and mate with even a puppy as long as there the opposite sex so for a puppy not to get pregnant and die its best that they have a perfect time to have sex.. its like women and there periods.. wour little so ur not ready for sex but when your period comes no one can tell you whether to sex or not. basically dogs/cats being in heat is like there periods..( AND YES SOME DOGS GET THERE PERIODS LITTERALLY)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt's just the natural mating cycle and things like that. - Kittylover2422
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How many litters can a cat have in a cats lifetime?
Cats often come into heat every couple of weeks, with a gestation period of around 63 days. A Queen will often come back into heat when the kittens are weaned (around six to eight weeks). So, a female cat can have many, many litters during her lifetime.
How often will a spayed cat go into heat?
Heat cycles can start as early as the fourth or fifth month of a kitten's life, and will continue until you breed her or spay her. A cat is usually in heat for a week or two, and will start again every two to three weeks.
Can a 42 day old kitten be pregnant?
no then the kitten is a little over 5 weeks. The average female cat might start to go into heat at 8 months, but every cat is different.
What to do for a cat that's in heat?
No, there is nothing you can do for a cat in heat, except to keep her inside (a cat in season will do anything to get outside) and to spay her once she is out of heat. It is a very stressful time for a cat when she is in season, as all her energies are put into attracting a mate.
How long does the cat heat cycle last?
63 days - estimated from the time of mating.
What are cat heat cycles?
Cats will breed pretty much year-round, but in the US, March through September is generally considered "the breeding season." Heat cycles can start as early as the fourth or fifth month of a kitten's life, and will continue until you breed her ar spay her. A cat can be in heat for several days to two weeks or longer, and start again every two to three weeks.
If cat comes off heat when brought to a stud will it come back on heat?
No, but she will come back on in a few weeks if not bred.
Does separating the female cat from the male cat bring her out of heat faster?
No it does not. Basically the female cat will stay in heat until she is bred and pregnant. That is why you need to spay her as soon as possible. Other animals such as the dog have a set length of time for their heat cycle such as 2-3 weeks and then they are out of heat but a cat when she comes into heat, stays in heat until she is pregnant. Spay her! Good luck.
How long does female cats stay in heat?
If your female cat does not mate, she will go into oestrus as often as every two to three weeks, for several months each year, until she either mates or is spayed. Cats as young as 4 months old can go into the heat cycle, and they should be spayed as soon as possible unless they are pedigreed and you wish to breed from them. If spaying is not immediately possible then your vet may be able to give her hormones to stop the cycle. After all, the cycle is extremely uncomfortable for her, even if it does not inconvenience you. Your cat will be in heat for one or two days, but won't really come all the way out of it until you have her spayed.
Does a female cat have any defense against a male cat who wants to mount her?
Yes, she does. She will not let a suitor who is unworthy have his way with her. However, most female cats are receptive to mating, especially during estrus, or "heat" (about every 2 to 3 weeks).
Is it normal for a cat to be in heat for most of a month?
In springtime, every animal is in heat. Yes, it's normal. Cats and rabbits have "delayed estrus." They go into heat, but don't ovulate until AFTER they mate. For extra pleasure...if you have more than one female cat, the first one to go into heat will "encourage" every cat you have to go into heat at the same time.
How will you no if shes mated with a tom cat?
If your cat has been outside while she has been in heat, she has mated. Keep her inside until her heat period has passed. One kitten is produced per mating. Cat gestation is roughly 9 weeks.
