No. Any cat over one year of age(that is a female) can have kittens.
Yes, kittens are indeed real. The word "kitten" is used for a young cat less than a year old. After a year old, the kitten is considered to be fully grown and is called a "cat".
if the cat is under 1 year old it is called a kitten
The young of cats are called kittens. While the word 'tom' refers to an un-neutered male cat, 'tabby' refers to the pattern of stripes found on many cats, male and female.
Your 8 year old cat may be suddenly over protective of kittens that aren't hers because her maternal instinct kicked in. Especially if she ever had kittens in the past.
That depends how old the kittens are.
This usually depends on how old the kittens are and the individual mother cat. Usually a female cat will come back into season after her current kittens are weaned. However, some cats' cycles can start again when her kittens are still very young, and some will not come into heat again for many months after the kittens are weaned.
Cats can have kittens as early as 4-6 months old, but it is recommended to wait until they are at least 1 year old to prevent health risks.
The mother cat gives birth to the kittens.
The best time to introduce the father cat to the kittens is when the kittens are around 3-4 weeks old. This allows the father cat to establish a bond with the kittens without overwhelming them.
Not really, but i guess it depends how young the kittens in her tummy are. If they are quite old enough to make the mothers belly swollen then definetely it cannot even mate at the stage.
A kitten is a young cat, typically under one year of age. Kittens are usually more playful, curious, and energetic compared to adult cats. Cats are fully grown and generally more independent, calm, and settled in their behavior.
Mom cats often adopt another cat's litter, especially if the mom recently gave birth. For young kittens, that's okay BUT mom will need more food with protein (e.g. a good dry and wet food). However, 12-week old kittens should NOT be nursing. Separate the older kittens from their "adopted" mom and get them onto dry food.