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Cat Breeding and Mating
This category is for all questions regarding mating or breeding cats. This can include how cats mate, gestation, genetic traits that could be passed on to kittens, as well as anything else you can think of on the subject.
219 Questions
Can a cat get pregnant without a husband?
Cats don't have husbands. They have no concept of what marriage is or what it means. They don't have romantic relationships with each other like humans do. They just mate (have sex) and move on.
But like humans (and most animals) cats reproduce sexually. This means that to make offspring (babies), both an egg cell from the female and a sperm cell from the male are needed. Both parents (mother and father) are needed to create offspring.
So a female cat cannot get pregnant without a male cat. The male cat has to impregnate her by passing his sperm to her egg.
A tuxedo cat is not a breed of cat but a name given to cats with black and white fur that is similar in shape to a tuxedo (white chest, black torso, maybe white paws and tail tip, perhaps a white nose area or forehead, etc).
How can you get your female cat fixed for cheap?
If you are low-income, most offices of the Humane Society offer vouchers that you can take to a participating vet that may not care about making huge profits from spaying or neutering, and the only thing you have to pay for is the license, which is around $10.00.
What are all of the hypoallergetic cat breeds?
There are many scientific laboratories trying to genetically breed a hypoallergenic cat, but there haven't been conclusive test to prove the cats bred are completely hypoallergenic. There are many ways to reduce allergens in your home and allow for you to own a cat.
1 - Keep your cats indoors only. When they go indoor and outdoor, they clean themselves more often, shed more, and bring inside outdoor allergens. Most people are actually not allergic to cat fur, but are allergic to their saliva and dander that is in their fur.
2 - Keep your cat out of the bedroom and off the furniture. While we love our furry friends to cuddle up next to us in bed, it's hours of exposure to the allergens. Cat trees or cat condos are great alternatives to them being on your furniture.
3- Keep your cat groomed. There are anti-dander shampoos that help allergies and reduce shedding. Also brushing will help.
4 - Wash your hands after petting your cat.
5 - There are awesome meds now that are specifically designed to combat pet allergies. Ask your doctor which they would recommend you use.
Is my 7 month old kitten too young to be pregnant?
Yes, it is not impossible for a cat to become pregnant at five months old. Most kittens reach sexual maturity around six months old. Due to this, it is best to spay a kitten around this time, especially if she has her first season at such a young age, as she is just a kitten herself. It would be incredibly dangerous (and possibly fatal) for her and any unborn kittens if she were allowed to get pregnant.
How soon after having kittens can a female cat go into heat if she is still nursing the kittens?
This depends on the Queen. Some cats will be back on heat immediately after and others will not come back on call for weeks afterwards. This is why it is ideal to spay the mother cat as soon as the kittens are weaned, or kept indoors and away from any male cats to prevent her getting pregnant immediately afterwards. It is cruel and detrimental to the female's health if she is allowed to carry another litter straight after the last one; she would have no chance of resting and recovering from the last litter. A queen will need "time off" to get her weight and strength back up
Yes, they are, especially if they are raised together Ferrets get along with cats better than any other animals, especially if introduced as a kitten. An adult cat, it depends on it's temperament or behavior. An adult cat can easily harm a baby ferret and vise-versa, closely supervise grown a ferret when playing with a kitten. Ferrets will readily approach other animals, without fear of their own safety.
For the first few times, let the cat observe the ferret shut in it's cage, so they can see and smell each other. Gradually introduce each other, in the same room, make sure each has an escape route or a place they can go to that the other can't. Supervise play sessions very closely and at all times. Monitor the cat to make sure it exhibits no stalking behavior. Supervision is key, an angry or cornered cat might use their claws and cause damage. Ferret may consider the cat to be a large moving toy, nipping the cat's toes or riding on it's back. Allow the cat a place it can move to higher ground, to watch the ferret from a safe distance.
As with any animals never leave them alone together, unless you are very sure that you can.
Would a cat kill a ferret? Would a ferret kill a cat or kitten?
No, grown cats usually just ignore ferrets. Kittens play real well with ferrets. But a feral or barn cat might. Always be cautious with ferrets around any other animals.
Advice from other contributors:
- Possibly, depending on relative sizes and weights, etc. But ferrets can be fierce little critters, and I bet it would be an ugly scene for both all things being equal.
- I have two cats and a ferret they like one another!!!!
- No, they would'nt, but ferrets play very rough and might unintentionally hurt a kitten. When ferrets play together, they usually bite at each other, and they have tough skin, unlike a kitten. Always supervise play between animals, don't leave them alone together.
- Cats and ferrets like to play sometimes. It depends if they like each other.
- My ferret and cat who is 2 years old love one another. they chase each other and playfully bite one another. however, my ferret does tend to hiss at my cat when he gets pissed. which in turn makes my cat scared to be near my ferret, so he tends to jump to high positions that my ferret can't get to. but overall they like each other and my cat always wants to come and play with the ferret when i let her out.
my ferret and cat are like best friends
What breed of cat makes the best house cat?
Answer:
It also depends on the cats personality, not the breed. I have one cat that is two years old, he is a mix breed. He is really nice but afraid of everything, my other two mix breeds are very hyper, and my tabby cats are pretty hyper also.
However, there are some breeds that are very well known for being incredibly patient and gentle - especially with young children. These breeds include: American Shorthair, Maine Coon, Birman, Burmese, Persian and Ragdoll. However, it is best to look for a cat whose personality will match yours, not what breed it is.
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There isn't a "magic" breed that makes a great house cat. Your best bet would be to go to a shelter or rescue organization and check out the personality of the cats. Many rescue organizations will foster the cats so you get a real idea of what the cat/kitten's personality is like and whether or not it would suit your life.
Calicos are not a breed. They could have any personality, just like other mixed-breed cat. Calico, like the Tabby, is a coat colour which can be found in many many different breeds.
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Well, the best advice I could give you is to get a cat breed book, I have one called The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Cats, Cat Breeds, and Cat Care. It is by Alan Edwards. It gives you basic info on the cat, and then it gives you examples of what its personality is, for example, for The American Shorthair, it says, Temperament: bold, intelligent, inquisitive, and active. It also give info on the cats' coat, eyes, other features, grooming, too.
Why does a mother cat sometimes eat her kittens?
The cat people contribute their ideas:
- Mother cats sometimes eat their kittens if they are unhealthy or have died. This is nature and I would assume the nutrients are needed to feed the other kittens. But sometimes a mother cat will just ignore the ailing or dead kitten.
- The mother cat might eat her kittens if you mess with them too much when they are little. Cats detect a lot by smell, and if the kitten smells wrong (i.e, of you) it might assume it's unhealthy and kill it.
- Some cats are genetically abnormal, and can't produce the hormones which trigger maternal behaviour. That means they might treat their own kittens as prey. If you see a mother cat kill her entire healthy litter, you probably shouldn't breed from her again. Be wary of breeding from her surviving kittens as well - it's a genetic trait, which means the problem might be passed on.
- Kittens born in winter, when they aren't likely to survive, are sometimes killed to save strength for the mother.
- If you put your cat under too much stress, she might decide she can't protect her kittens and give them up as a lost cause. You need to give her a quiet, dark place to make her nest, and leave her alone most of the time. If she moves her nest, stop bothering her.
What is the number 1 cat breed?
The 10 most popular pedigree breeds are:
1. Persian
2. Maine Coon
3. Exotic
4. Siamese
5. Abyssinian
6. Ragdoll
7. Birman
8. American Shorthair
9. Oriental
10. Sphynx
The most common breed is the mixed breed, commonly called "moggies", "Domestic Shorthair"/"Domestic Longhair".
My cat is about 2 1/2 months pregnant, but this is her first litter. With my experience, you can feel little to no movement in the pregnancy sometimes. It just depends. Try waiting until she's relaxed or asleep, then gently place you hand on her abdomen. Should feel little kicks here and there.
What happens to kittens when the father is the son of the mother?
Some may be fine. But there is a high chance that one or more recessive genes may be brought out. Any genetic weakness is possible. I cared for one who had the same father and grandfather. She had 3 kinks in her tail, a mixture of long and short hair and was mentally challenged. She had 4 litter mates. 2 were fine, 2 did not survive long. Naomi babcock says :
aside from genetic abnormalities, sometimes you'll get unique kittens! I had a black cat, she was mated by my tabby. She had a litter of all black (some fuzzy, some short haired) kittens. We kept one, when he got old enough he got his own mother pregnant. She had a litter of black kittens once again, but ONE cat that i swear is a sable point siamese. don't ask how, she never got out. my mom has said kitten to this day.
How do you make the male cat mate?
Pretty much the same way as a human being. It is thought that mating may be painful for a female cat as a male's penis has spikes on. The spikes start the ovulation process in the female cat while mating.
How can you assist your dog in mating?
Just try make them spend more time together. maybe get something for them they could share? or if you're out and you're not bringing them with you, you can put them together in a certain area, maybe a room, living room, etc,.
How old do kittens have to be to leave their mom?
Ten weeks at a minimum, twelve weeks ideally. Any less and they may have health problems and difficulty bonding with other cats. They have to learn to socialise - that means hunting, cat language and normal cat behaviour - and the bonds to the mother need to dissolve naturally. This happens at about ten to twelve weeks. You will have a pretty messed up, skittish cat if you take it away from its mother too soon.
If you mean hypoallergenic, then the Sphinx is a good cat.
What features do all cats have in common?
.They are independent
.They see in the dark
.They all got fur
.Good eye sight
.Enjoy napping or getting pats
.They are very sneaky
.Lick themselves
.Do not enjoy baths!
That's actually not true... not all cats have fur... and not all cats hate baths! my cat doesn't hate baths and also, one cat on youtube even asks for a bath and turns the tap on and stands under it for ages!
Generally speaking, the mating process in cats is brief, but often very loud. Cats usually mate multiple times, often with different partners if they are nearby. A male cat has no part in caring for the female cat or her kittens when they arrive.
What to do when your cat has kittens?
Well if they are strays it is best to not call the council since stray kittens/cats are usually thought of as pests for the community. So the best thing to do is to call a rescue/shelter for animals where they can be put up for adoption and have a happy home. Or to find someone else to take care of it.
Or you could keep it?
It is normal for a cat to leave its kittens for short times to hunt for food (for itself, then when the kittens are weaned, for them also).
Always! however it does get less frequent. In the wild the mother would substitute food with milk for a period of time then once she'd established they can survive on their own she'd abandon them.When in a domestic situation they don't become separated the mother will begin to become aggressive toward her young when they try to suckle. This will eventually put them off, but whenever they get close enough and remember she's mummy they'll try their luck! x
What is the sex of your kitten?
It can be either. That's kind of a stupid answer, but if you meant how do you tell, the male has a penis higher up in the belly. A female has a small knub or drop in near their anus.
Does a cat give birth to a live young or does it lay eggs?
A cat is a mammal a human is also a mammal birds lay eggs cats give birth to live young just like humans
Can a domestic cat breed with a wild cat?
Yes, it is possible, however if they are not in breeding season it is most likely that the wild cat will kill the domestic cat. But yes.
Do cats get pregnant after sex?
If it is done properly, a spayed cat no longer has uterus or ovaries. There is no place for the kittens to grow. If a spayed cat has gotten pregnant, then the spaying was done incorrectly or incompletely.
