Female Cats

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 genders can reproduce before they reach their first birthday. more »

The female cat's estrogen level dramatically increases when she is old enough for her heat cycle to begin. Breeding won't take place without a heat cycle. Typically, female cats begin their heat cycles around five months of age. However, a five-month-old cat is much too young to carry a litter. It can be dangerous to her and her... more »

Being overweight may be as detrimental to a cat's health as being underweight. Obesity may predispose a cat to diabetes, arthritis and hepatic lipidosis. It may also shorten the cat's lifespan as well as affect the quality of his life if he is too heavy and lethargic to play and interact with his family. more »

Although the spraying of urine is usually associated with male cats that are marking their territory, female cats can actually spray too. While their urine doesn't have the same strong odor as that of an unneutered tomcat, it's still smelly and destructive. If your female cat is spraying urine inside your home, you'll need to take... more »

Cats wander away from their homes for several reasons. The behavior is most typical of unneutered or unspayed cats. Male cats tend to wander more than females as they explore, patrol and expand their territory. There are methods for preventing your cat from wandering and attempting to draw it back when she does. more »