Do cats have kittens in the winter?

Answer 1

No, it is best you keep the kitten inside until it is old enough to survive the winter.

It depends on what you call winter. If it is a New England winter, definitely no kittens will survive outside. No cats should be left outside in the winter. If it's too cold for you then it is too cold for a cat or a dog. Other animals that do live outdoors year round have coping means, They have extremely thick fur, they can reduce their heart rate, they can have stored blubber, they hiberate, they dig deep holes below the frost line, or they find a some shelter out of the worst of the weather. But domestic pets DO NOT belong outdoors in the winter, they haven't adapted to freezing temps., they don't know how to hunt / gather food and the wild animals in survival mode & are territorial and will likely protect their food area by fighting your poor pampered pet to the death. There are organizations out there that will take in stray/feral cats. Google feral cat organizations & your town / state, or call your local SPCA for advice. But please don't allow domestic pets to suffer.

Answer 2

Yes, female cats do indeed have "seasons". Female cats will go into heat all year round, but the months between March to October is generally considered "the breeding season."

Heat cycles can start as early as the fourth or fifth month of a kitten's life, and will continue until you breed her or spay her. A cat can be in heat for several days to two weeks or longer, and start again every two to three weeks.

Answer 3

Yes, cats can have kittens in the winter. Cats are able to give birth year-round, as long as they are healthy and in a comfortable environment. However, it is important to ensure the kittens are kept warm and protected from cold temperatures during the winter months.

Answer 4

They certainly can! My Norwegian forest girl was mated on Jan 5th and is expecting her litter on or around 11th March!

Answer 5

They can have kittens all year long, however, winter is not typically "kitten season." Kitten season generally starts late March/early April and runs through about September/October.

Answer 6

yes have you ever heard of a snow leopard.

Answer 7

It is possible, but most are born in the spring.