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An 8 month old cat is almost full grown and is physically capable of becoming pregnant. My own cat came on heat for the first time at less than 5 months old. Some cats are far more obvious about their heat cycles than others - some cats have obvious shows and do little other than rolling on the floor wailing. Other cats have few external signs and their heats can pass largely unnoticed - until they start expanding and produce kittens. If your cat is to be used for breeding, it's time to separate her from males and watch her closely. Few cats will pass without any signs of being on heat at all. If you do not want her to become pregnant, she is well and truly old enough to be spayed. Mine was spayed at five months and came through the operation with no complications. The surgery is routine and rarely causes problems. If your cat is a mixed breed or you do not intend to breed her to a stud cat, please do the responsible thing and have her spayed. There are enough unwanted cats already without another female producing litter after litter.
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∙ 12y agoYes she can get pregnant eight weeks after. The female cat gets in heat every 1-3 weeks which means she could be in heat before the kittens are independent (around 12 weeks). However, letting a cat become pregnant so soon is certainly not ideal. Mentally and physically, she might not be ready yet. Pregnancy and birth require a lot of resources from the mother, and letting a tired and worn-out Queen can result in complications for her and the new unborn litter if bred again too soon.
Due to this, it is ideal to spay the mother cat once the kittens are weaned around 8-10 weeks old. There is a good chance she could get pregnant after 8 weeks.
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∙ 15y agoIt is possible, and unfortunate.
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If a cat gets spayed will it stop feeding its kittens?
The momma cat should not be spayed until she has weened her kittens, at approximately 8 weeks from birth.
How does female feral cat feed kittens after 8 weeks and does she regurgitate food she has already eaten?
I am not positive but I think that she either catches prey, or if she's a house cat, she let's her kittens eat kitten or cat food.
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.
What do pregnant cats look like?
i am afraid noone knows that...they start out looking like a sea monkey lol and grow and progress into little kittens! sometimes if you put ur hand on the moms belly u can feel kittens kicking :] hope i helped -Sawyer
When do you take over kittens?
Answer: Kittens need their mother for about 8 weeks. Then you can take them.
How does a cat behave at 8 weeks pregnant?
They act normal, except they sleep a lot more than usual. My old cat had 5 litters of kittens, and everytime I walked outside while she was pregnant, she was always sleeping.
When do you get female cat fixed after first litter?
As soon as the kittens are weaned; preferably fairly shortly after so she doesn't get pregnant again. The mother cat's ovaries produce hormones that are essential for milk production; once the kittens no longer require milk, the mother cat can be spayed.
If a cat gets spayed will it stop feeding its kittens?
The momma cat should not be spayed until she has weened her kittens, at approximately 8 weeks from birth.
Is a cat actually ok to leave its mother when it is twelve weeks old?
Definately. When our cat has kittens we generally try to give them away at around 8 weeks.
Can you use Frontline for cats on a pregnant cat?
According to the documents on the Frontline website, Frontline Spot-On treatment is deemed safe to use on pregnant cats and kittens above 8 weeks old. If you are unsure, contact your vet.
How does female feral cat feed kittens after 8 weeks and does she regurgitate food she has already eaten?
I am not positive but I think that she either catches prey, or if she's a house cat, she let's her kittens eat kitten or cat food.
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.
What do pregnant cats look like?
i am afraid noone knows that...they start out looking like a sea monkey lol and grow and progress into little kittens! sometimes if you put ur hand on the moms belly u can feel kittens kicking :] hope i helped -Sawyer
When should kittens be litter trained?
Make sure that you have a low-sided litter box available and the mother cat will show the kittens the ropes.
How many kittens can be born at once and how long are cats pregnant for?
The length of Prenancy in a Cat is aprx. 64-69 Day's. Most kittens are born in the Summer, and very few are born in the fall and winter months. Litters can AVERAGE from 2-5 or a MAXIMUM RANGE between 2-8. my brother's farm cat had 10 kittens cats are usually pregnant for approx. 63 days, as far as how many kittens they can have.. It depends on the cat.. I once cared for a cat that had 12 kittens.. However the average litter is usually five or six kittens..
Can you use flea spray on a mothering cat and 3 day old kittens?
NO! never use it on the kittens until they are 8 weeks old. and not on the mother while she's letting them suckle
When do you take over kittens?
Answer: Kittens need their mother for about 8 weeks. Then you can take them.
