Breeding Cats

There are times that try a man's sole, ok a mom's sole. Really try it. You make a statement ... not a proclamation you understand, but the statement is clear, "Do Not Let The Cat Outside,...

There's nothing more heart-warming than a litter of newborn kittens, and cat breeders get to see many of them. But if you've ever wanted to start breeding cats yourself, it's not something that...

Cats can get pregnant as soon as 48 hours after delivering. A cat typically goes right back into the heat cycle after giving birth, making her physically capable of becoming pregnant again. The...

A female cat will come into heat, meaning she will be ready to mate, as early as four months of age. Usually cats go into heat seasonally in the summer when there is more light. Her heat cycle...

Learning to breed solid color Persian cats takes only a little research. It requires some study of genes and to reference a few articles. Once you have the basics, you will be ready to breed your...

To cat lovers, there are few creatures more beautiful than newborn kittens. Kittens are born after a three-month gestation period in a rubbery sac called an amnion. Like most placental mammals,...

A female cat carries her kittens for no longer than 65 days. Veterinarians recommend having your cat examined during pregnancy and getting a due date. If your cat is pregnant for more than 65...

The Himalayan cat is a cross breed between the Persian and Siamese families. They are usually registered as Persians, due to their fur and facial characteristics. Because of that lineage the...

If you are a cat lover or owner, chances are you have been around a cat that is or was pregnant. As with all births, it is a miraculous experience. In addition, as with all pregnancies, finding...

Most people who don't want their pets to reproduce take them to the veterinarian to be fixed. This is a routine procedure, but like any surgery it carries risks. In addition, it can be costly. For...

Cat owners often miss the signs of pregnancy until the second trimester of their cat's pregnancy. Some pet owners may notice early behavioral changes as a sign of pregnancy in their cat, but it is...

Preparing for your cat to give birth can be quite exciting. The feline pregnancy cycle lasts about nine weeks, so it is essential to know the signs of pregnancy in order to be prepared for this...

Unless you are actively trying to breed your female cat, it can be extremely difficult to know when she is pregnant. Cats can become pregnant any time after their first heat, which occurs between...

A pregnant cat, known as a queen, can show both personality changes and physical changes. These changes will become increasingly evident at approximately three weeks following breeding. The...

Signs of pregnancy for cats are similar to signs of pregnancy for other mammals. Even if the cat is not yet showing extreme signs, such as a bulging belly, there are things you can look for to...

I was over talking to my neighbor last night and she has the prettiest cat I have ever seen. Her and her husband spoil their cat just like I spoil my lily (dog). While I was there she gave her...

Although spay and neuter month is not until February, it is important every day to take responsibility for your animal and help prevent the birth of unwanted animals. There are millions of...

You're fairly certain your cat is expecting. It is a good idea to take her to a veterinarian and have her checked out and find out her approximate due date. She will carry her litter for about two...

It is always best to adopt a Bengal kitten or cat from the SPCA, or another shelter that cares for and does not put kittens to sleep if they are not adopted. Purebred Bengal cats or kittens have...

How to breed Persian cats.

Kittens do not open their eyes until they are somewhere around seven to 10 days old. They eyes open at one corner and become fully open by the time they are 2 weeks old. Most kittens will have...

Sterilization used to be the only method for feline birth control. But cat owners and agencies working to control feline populations have other nonsurgical options that reduce birth rates without...

There are two schools of thought on whether or not to worm a pregnant cat. While the general opinion is that it is not recommended, there are certain wormers that are considered safe, and certain...

Although many female cats successfully rear kittens without any assistance from people, there are many things a cat owner can do to make this time easier on the pregnant cat and maximize the...

Female cats reach sexual maturity between 6 and 9 months of age. However, kittens as young as 4 months occasionally become pregnant. Male cats mature a few months later than female cats, but both...

Do you think your cat might be pregnant? Whether you're breeding your cat or wondering if you may soon be dealing with an unplanned litter of kittens, knowing the facts about feline pregnancy can...

A typical feline gestation period lasts an average of 65 days. You might not begin to suspect your cat is pregnant until she is a few weeks into the pregnancy. If your cat has had access to a male...

Despite efforts to educate the public about the plight of abandoned animals and the importance of having cats spayed or neutered, cats still get pregnant all the time, whether the pregnancy is...

Some kittens are born dead due to a lack of proper nutrition, genetic deformities, viral infections or infections of the uterus. Find out how a kitten that dies in the womb may cause other kittens...

A kitten will begin to urinate without being stimulating by the mother after two or three weeks; this is also the time to introduce litter to a newborn kitten. Find out how to get a kitten to use...

At six weeks old, kittens can leave the mother cat, but generally they will do better socially and health-wise if they are kept with the mother until eight weeks old. Avoid taking a kitten from...

Kittens will generally go into heat around six, eight or 12 months of age, causing them to become very vocal and affectionate. Get a cat spayed before the first heat cycle to prevent mammary...

Kittens will start eating solid foods around five to six weeks in the form of moistened kitten food and then move to dry food by six to eight weeks. Wean kittens off of milk by placing solid food...

Kittens are born with their eyes closed and will naturally start to open their eyes after seven to 12 days. Avoid forcing a kitten to open its eyes prematurely, which could cause an infection,...

Kittens eat their mother's milk or kitten milk replacer until they are weaned onto soft or dry kitten food around six week of age. Avoid feeding kittens table scraps or dry food too early, as it...

After they are born, kittens will be cleaned and stimulated by the mother cat, begin looking for the mother cat's nipples to suckle and then fall asleep. Find out how often kittens need to eat,...

Kittens are technically ready to be given away after six weeks of age, but they will generally do better after eight weeks so that they have time to socialize with the litter and other people....

For the first stage of pregnancy, a cat will not show any signs, but two to three weeks before delivery, the mother cat will have an increased appetite, swollen mammary tissue and a larger...

Taking care of newborn kittens requires allowing the mother cat to care for the kittens and avoiding over-handling them until they are several weeks old. In an orphan situation, learn about...

To take care of nursing cats, provide the mother cat with a high-calorie, high-calcium kitten food and give the mother cat a quiet, calm place to nurse. Contact a veterinarian if it seems like...

Wean kittens from their mother or bottled kitten milk replacer by putting milk replacer and soft food in a bowl and then switching to softened dry food and just dry food. Find out the best time to...

To move newborn kittens, allow the mother cat to care for the kittens if she is around, and try to move all the kittens at once to a safe place if the mother is not around or the situation is...

If your cat has just had kittens, quietly observe the birthing situation and call a veterinary clinic if complications occur. Make sure a mother cat is grooming, licking and stimulating a newborn...

If a newborn kitten is an orphan, it can be handled right away in order to give feedings, but if the mother cat is present, handling should be kept to a minimum. Avoid over-handling newborn...

When a cat is delivering kittens, stay quiet, observe the birth, avoid interfering with the birth and contact a veterinarian if it seems like there are problems with the delivery. Help a mother...

Wean a bottle-fed kitten around four weeks of age by putting kitten milk replacer in a bowl, adding a little bit of soft food and then begin feeding softened dry food. Encourage kittens to eat...

When handling newborn kittens, keep them warm, be very gentle and avoid holding and handling them too frequently. If the mother cat is around, find out why it's best to leave newborn kittens alone...

Cats are generally pregnant for 65 days before they will give birth to kittens. Signs of a pregnant cat will include swollen mammary tissue, swollen abdomen areas and the cat may start to produce...

Kittens will nurse on the mother cat or a bottle with kitten milk replacer for five to 10 minutes or until they are full. Newborn kittens will generally nurse until they are four weeks old. Learn...

The average mother cat will have a litter of three to five kittens, with the extended range being one to eight kittens. Get an X-ray or ultrasound of a pregnant cat to find out how many kittens...