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Is it true that only Siamese cats can bear calico kittens and please explain why or why not?
no that is not true calico kittens can be born to just about any breed of cat. I myself have two calicoes, their mother was a black/orange tortie and the father a orange longhair tabby. also in the litter was a two black and white males and an orange tabby male.
Do father cats know their kittens?
Yes, father cats can recognize their kittens through scent and behavior, but they may not have a strong bond or relationship with them compared to the mother cat.
Do father cats care about their kittens?
Yes, father cats can care about their kittens. While they may not be as involved in raising them as mother cats, they can still show protective and nurturing behaviors towards their offspring.
How can a tortie have a white kitten?
It depends who the father is, what colour and breed it is. If the mother is tortoiseshell and the father is white, one of the kittens is most likely to be white.
Can a Siamese be born in a litter of calicos?
Yes, a Siamese cat can be born in a litter of calicos, though it's relatively uncommon. Calico cats are typically female and have a mix of white, black, and orange fur, while Siamese cats have a distinct color-point pattern. If the mother is a calico and the father is a Siamese, there is a possibility for varying coat patterns and colors, including a Siamese. The genetic combinations can lead to diverse appearances in the kittens.
Can kittens nurse after their mother is spayed?
Yes, kittens can nurse after their mother is spayed. Spaying does not affect a mother cat's ability to nurse her kittens.
Should I keep the father cat away from newborn kittens?
It is generally recommended to keep the father cat away from newborn kittens, as he may not have a strong bond with them and could potentially harm or even kill them. It is best to provide a safe and quiet space for the mother cat and her kittens to bond and thrive without any interference from the father cat.
What is the name of a mother nursing kittens?
Mother cats that are nursing or expecting kittens are called queens.
What do calico and tortoiseshell have in common?
your mothers, mother
What is the birth rate of Calicos Is there usually only one per litter?
Calicos are just ordinary cats with a certain color mix. If you mean the number of kittens born to a calico mother, it's usually 3-5 per litter, the same as for any other cat. If you mean the number of kittens in a litter who are calico, it all depends on chance and the parents. It takes these 3 genes to make a calico: --An orange pigment gene from one parent. --A black pigment gene from the other parent (normal males only get their pigment from the mother, so they can't be calicos). --A gene to make white patches and separate the black & orange into their own large areas. So the parents need the right genetic mix. If both parents are missing the black, the orange, or the white patches, they can't have calico kittens. If all 3 genes are available, then luck of the draw decides how many kittens actually do get the full calico combination. It could be all or none of them. For the technical details, see http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/tricolors.shtml
Will the kittens be okay is the mother and father are sister and brother?
Though inbreeding is not as much a problem for cats as it is for humans, continued inbreeding will eventually start to affect the genes and may make disabled kittens.
What to due when a male cat bites a kitten behind the head?
it is normal for a female to bite the back of the kittens neck when they want to move them to a place that they think is safe, but a male? if the male is the kittens father then he may be trying to be like the mother but normally the father doesn't want anything to do with the kittens and if he isn't related to the kittens, then he doesn't like them and is trying to hurt them or even kill them, in some cases.
