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Yes. Cats, like dogs, can get very sick and even die.

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Can a female cat continue to be in estrus after mating?

Yes.


Does a female cat require mating every year?

no


Why does a male cat keep attacking a female cat?

A male cat may attack a female cat due to territorial behavior, mating instincts, or aggression.


Will a female cat mate if she isn't in heat?

A male cat may try to mate with a female cat who is not in heat, but it is unlikely. Mating behaviors can also be displays of dominance.


Will a tom cat go after a neutured female cat?

Yes, a tom cat may still pursue a spayed female cat due to natural instincts, but without the intention of mating. It is important to ensure the female cat's safety by keeping her indoors or supervised when around tomcats.


What are the key aspects of male cat mating behavior?

Male cat mating behavior is characterized by vocalizations, spraying to mark territory, aggressive behavior towards other males, and seeking out females in heat. During mating, male cats may bite the female's neck and hold her in place. After mating, the male may continue to guard the female to prevent other males from mating with her.


How does odor help in mating?

the female cat leaves a scent and the male cat can smell it and [if it is unfixed] will follow and try to mate with the female cat. Musk glands and pheromones attract males to females and vice versa. It stimulates a sexual response an lets the male of the species know that the female is in heat and ready for mating. The female produces estrogen that can be detected for long distances.


Why does a female cat go into heat after being sprayed by a male cat?

Whether that is the reason or not, is indefinite. However, the male has hormones in his urine that the female cat responds to, and these could trigger her mating response. no, don't they sniff each other out? The female emits pheromones when she is in heat that the male cat responds to. So the order is, the female is in heat and THEN the male sprays to mark territory.


Do female cats roll around after mating?

Often they will display such behavior after mating.


Why does 7 month old male cat harasses 8 year old female cat and bites neck?

They are practicing the mating ritual.


What is the function of the barbs on the penis of a male cat?

They induce the female cat to ovulate after mating.For the male cat the barbs serve as the most sensitive part of his penis.


How are kittens made?

Kittens are made when a female cat and a male cat love each other they have sexual intercourse. The male cat's penis goes into the female's vagina and the sperm meets the eggs, fertilizing them. After 6 to 8 weeks the female cat gives birth to 1 to 7 kittens.