Rabbits may be known for their rapid reproduction, but cats should share some of that reputation. Unneutered female cats can usually start breeding as soon as their heat cycle begins. If not neutered, cats can produce two to three litters per year. Litters range from 1 to 8 kittens, and if you’re not careful, you … Read more
Mastitis in cats is no different from mastitis in other animals. This is a painful condition that some unneutered female cats experience. If you think your cat is having this painful problem, you should relieve it as soon as possible. What is mastitis? Inflammation of the breasts, called mastitis, can occur in any animal that … Read more
On average, a cat is sick for four to seven days. However, its fever may last up to one day or up to three weeks. Non-crushed female cats of childbearing age are called queens. Cats are polyesterous, meaning the queens usually go into heat several times a year until they mate.–– The stages of heat … Read more
Have you ever wondered if cats go through menopause like humans, and if so, at what age approximately? To understand how cats’ heat cycles work and how they compare to human fertility, you must first understand that because cats do not experience menstruation in the same sense as human women, menopause is a controversial point. … Read more
When female cats reach puberty, they will go through their first heat or estrus cycle. Puberty can occur as early as four months, but the typical age is between 6 and 9 months. Estrus is the period of the estrus cycle when females accept mating with males and can become pregnant during this time. If … Read more
So you got her spayed a bit slow and your cat is pregnant. Or, maybe a pregnant stray dog adopted you. Maybe you are working with a rescue group and this is your first time with a pregnant cat. where are you going from here? Your first big decision is whether to allow the pregnancy … Read more
Cats are mammals, which means they feed their young until their kittens are weaned and feed themselves. But how long does a cat have to breastfeed, and when will its milk dry up? cat pregnancy and breastfeeding Cats can become pregnant before they are a year old and are about two months pregnant. The lactation … Read more
Although the concept of early spaying and neutering of cats and dogs is not new, its use by veterinarians in the mid-20th century was limited due to many misconceptions: It is best to let the mother cat have a litter of kittens before neutering. Female cats should not be neutered before their first estrus. As … Read more
