Mating cats: basic rules and nuances of the process. When the cat is ready to mate

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Most cat owners these days castrate their pets. This procedure avoids such problems as loud screams, attempts to mark the territory, aggressive behavior, etc. However, the owners of pedigreed expensive cats often use their pets as producers for procreation. Such owners, of course, should also know how cats should be mated.

Appropriate age

The first mating of such animals, both females and males, should be carried out, of course, only when they are both physiologically and psychologically ready for it. Puberty in cats occurs, depending on the characteristics of the body, in the period from 6 months to a year. However, knitting an animal so early is still highly discouraged. The body of a cat during this period is not yet ready for bearing offspring too well.

If the animal is mated too early, in the future it will necessarily have the most negative impact on its ability to give birth and raise kittens. In a fluffy pet, in addition, serious diseases of the sexualsystem.

According to the rules of the WSF, for the first time you can knit a cat from the age of 10 months. But in most cases, fluffy ladies are introduced to a gentleman no earlier than 1.5 years. At this age, mating cats are usually successful. In addition, at this point, the animals mature physically and psychologically already enough to not only endure pregnancy well and give birth to he althy babies, but also go out and raise them.

Among other things, it is believed that it is necessary to bring a cat with a cat for the first time before she turns 2 years old. If this is not done, the animal may also subsequently have problems with bearing offspring.

Used for breeding cats is usually not too long. The age at which an animal may no longer be able to perform its maternal duties depends on the characteristics of its body. Some cats successfully bring and nurse offspring up to the age of 5 years, others - 8 or even older. But owners of a purebred animal should take into account the fact that, according to the rules of the WSF, the maximum allowed age for mating is 6 years. Only if the pet is in very good he alth can this period be extended to 8 years.

Cat Breeding: Producer Age

In cats, puberty usually occurs a little earlier than in cats. A fluffy pet can begin to pay attention to ladies that fall into his field of vision as early as the age of 4 months. But mating cats too early, of course, is also not recommended. As sires of males, usuallybegin to use at the age of more than a year.

In most cases, cats are capable of mating almost to a ripe old age. However, like females, they are allowed to be used as spawners up to a maximum of 6-8 years.

Mating frequency

The first mating of cats, therefore, usually occurs after the age of one year. But what can be the frequency of mating of these animals? Of course, thoroughbred kittens are quite expensive. However, it is certainly not worth it to mate your pets too often for the purpose of obtaining great benefits. According to the rules of the WSF, no more than 3 litters per 2 years can be obtained from one cat.

Cats, given their physiology, can be mated up to 3 times a week. However, with such frequent matings, the animal is likely to soon decrease in sperm quality. Therefore, in most cases, cats are allowed to mate no more than 2-3 times a month.

Which rules to follow

Cat owners who decide to mate, among other things, should be aware that:

• for mating, a cat is usually brought into the territory of a cat, and not vice versa;
• in most cases, the female is sent for mating on the second day after the start of estrus;
• The first mating of a cat should be with an experienced cat.

In the territory of the male mating ends with success much more often than at home with the kitty. This is explained primarily by the fact that the gentleman in this case feels much more confident. ATin an unfamiliar environment, the cat may be confused, not persistent enough, or even simply refuse to mate.

It is believed that the most favorable period for the onset of pregnancy in cats is 3-4 days after the onset of estrus. However, it is still worth bringing the lady to the male a little earlier. Indeed, before the start of mating, the cat must get used to an unfamiliar place and get used to her gentleman.

How to determine the readiness of animals

The peak of sexual activity in cats, as you know, falls on the beginning of spring. This period is the best time for mating cats. However, at other times of the year, males can cover fluffy ladies quite successfully. In cats, mating can occur, of course, only during estrus. Such periods in very young fluffy ladies usually come every month. In giving birth cats, estrus occurs with a frequency of once every three months.

The females usually hunt for 5-10 days. You can determine when a cat is ready to mate by the following signs:

• the animal periodically makes loud lingering sounds;
• the cat becomes very affectionate and constantly rubs against the legs of the owners;
• cat gets licked very often;
• the animal occasionally tries to run outside.

Also, during estrus, cats may have a decrease in appetite. The gait of the animal also changes during this period. The cat can periodically put aside the tail and lift up the back of the body, making a characteristic purr.

Preparing formating

Mating is a very responsible procedure for thoroughbred animals. Both the cat and the cat must be prepared for mating. In animals, the first thing to do is trim the claws. Otherwise, partners may injure each other during mating.

Of course, animals must be vaccinated and dewormed. Also, before mating, both the gentleman and his lady should clean their eyes and ears. The wool of animals is dirty, of course, also should not be. Of course, the possibility of having fleas in pets is completely excluded.

Cats are usually dewormed 2 weeks before mating. Partners must be screened for infectious diseases at least 3 months before mating. Cats are allowed to have their last vaccination 14 days before the date.

Sometimes it happens that partners just don't like each other. In this case, mating may not take place. Therefore, the owners of the cat should definitely find a fallback option for it in advance.

Mating site

Mate cats, as already mentioned, usually on the territory of the male. At the same time, a dry and fairly warm room is chosen for a date. The cat in the apartment of the owners of the fluffy gentleman is usually left for 2-3 days. It is recommended to transport the animal to the place of mating in a carrier. In this case, a cat accustomed to a home environment will experience less stress.

It is impossible to let the female out of the carrier immediately upon arrival at the gentleman's apartment. Otherwise, the animal may get scared and start behavingaggressively or vice versa too indecisively. The pet carrier should be left for a short time in the room where the mating process will take place. This will allow the animal to get used to the partner's scent a bit.

Since the cat will be in a strange house for several days, its owners, among other things, need to take with them:

• tray and enough filler;
• bowl and drinker;
• enough food.

Knitting process

Mating occurs in cats usually in the evening or at night without assistance. The nature of these animals, as you know, is different. But usually the cat does not let the cat near itself right away. The approaching gentleman in most cases for the first time gets a paw in the face. From this moment on, the cat begins to "persuade" his lady. At the same time, he sings songs, purrs, etc.

A cat usually keeps hissing at a cat during courtship. However, pet owners do not need to worry about this. In most cases, cats are very persistent and the matter ends up viscous. Even for an aggressive fluffy lady, her gentleman can simply push with his paws and grab him by the scruff of the neck. After that, the cat usually stops resisting.

Of course, many owners of purebred animals would like to know how long mating lasts in cats. The timing of mating for such pets may vary depending on the circumstances. In animals familiar with each other, mating can last no more thanseveral hours. If the partners got to know each other quite recently, it usually takes much more time.

Mating in cats during the day can occur up to 15 times. Usually the male takes care of his girlfriend for 2-5 days. After that, he loses interest in her.

What happens after mating

Furry partners are often mated out of sight of their owners. And the owners subsequently worry whether mating has occurred or not. Therefore, pet owners should also be aware of how cats behave after mating.

If the lady who came home from the gentleman does not calm down and continues to scream for some time, it is not worth worrying about the fact that the mating did not take place. In any case, the pet will remain restless until the end of estrus. During this period, the owners of the cat only need to ensure that she does not find a new partner. This often leads to uneven conception. And this, in turn, can cause the birth of several dead, underdeveloped kittens. Also, a cat can give birth to 2-3 cubs, and then carry the rest, which is harmful to her he alth.

You can find out that the mating took place mainly only by the behavior of the cat. After mating is enough, in his opinion, once, he calms down and stops paying attention to his partner.

What problems can arise when mating with a cat

Mating Scottish, Sphynx, Persian and any other cats in most cases is successful. But failures in this business, of course, sometimes happen. Happen like thiscan:

• due to the fact that the owners chose the wrong time for mating (the cat has a false heat);
• due to the animal having a negative experience in the past (angry aggressive cat);
• due to the use of anti-estrus hormones for some time for mating.

It also happens that some fluffy ladies remain faithful to one gentleman all their lives. If for some reason it is impossible to mate with the cat that such a cat is used to, you can try to deceive your pet by offering her a partner of the same color and with a similar character.

Sometimes mating fails for other reasons as well. A cat, for example, may not like the house to which she was brought, or the gentleman himself. In this case, the male will have to be changed. You cannot force a cat to mate.

Cat Trouble

Sometimes mating does not occur, of course, and through the fault of the partner. This can happen, for example, due to the fact that:

• a woolen ring formed on the head of the cat's penis;
• cat has abnormally low testosterone levels (less than half);
• the cat didn't like the cat.

Sometimes a fluffy cavalier refuses to cover his lady also because once in childhood he was beaten by a cat of the same color. At the same time, he does not refuse intimacy with other partners.

In some cases, the cat jumps on the cat and makes characteristic movements with the back of the body, but penetration does not occur. This happens most often orinexperienced males or those smaller than their lady. In the latter case, you can try to help the cat by holding the withers of the female with your hand.

When results are visible

To determine whether the mating was successful or not, immediately after the cat's arrival home, of course, is impossible. The first signs of pregnancy in fluffy pets usually appear about a week after mating. In this case, the cat may experience:

• drowsy;
• desire to eat mostly liquid food;
• aggressive reaction to cats.

Of course, these signs sometimes appear in non-pregnant cats. Doubts can be left finally only in the third week after mating. By this time, the kittens become noticeably large and begin to push in the mother's stomach.

Birth

The rules for mating cats must be observed, of course. But even during childbirth, it is certainly impossible to leave a pet unattended. It is not difficult to find out that the animal will lamb soon. Just before giving birth, a calm cat begins to wander endlessly around the apartment, pestering the owners and looking for a nest. If a suitable place is not prepared for the animal by this moment, it can give birth anywhere - in the kitchen under the table, in the closet for linen, in the pantry, etc.

Kitty cat must be on the litter. On a cold floor, wet babies will definitely catch a cold and may even die. The bedding for the cat should be placed in a warm, secluded place, where there is nodrafts.

Actually, during the birth itself, the owners of the animal usually do not need to perform any actions. Help a cat only if:

1. Part of the kitten showed up and it is not born. In this scenario, the owner of the cat just needs to lubricate her vagina with Vaseline.
2. The kitten was born in a bubble, and the mother is in no hurry to release it. In this case, the owner should cut the film himself.
3. The cat is in no hurry to cut the umbilical cord within 15 minutes after the baby comes out. In this case, the owner needs to cut it.
4. The sequence does not come out. Getting it, of course, is a must. This should be done with medical gloves.

What you need to know

Frequent births can, of course, exhaust a cat. But experienced breeders believe that constant empty estrus is even more harmful to such animals. Because of this, a cat may experience a hormonal imbalance, which will most negatively affect her he alth.

It is believed that an adult animal must produce offspring at least once a year. If a cat is not supposed to be used as a breeder, of course, it is better to sterilize it.