Reproduction & Breeding

Reproduction & Breeding

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1. A Guide to Cats and Mating
It happens before you know it. You turn around and the cute little kitten that you just got yesterday is having a litter of kittens of her own. Here’s a quick and easy guide so you know what to expect.
2. Care of the New Mother Cat
Fortunately, most female cats need little help when they deliver their kittens. All they ask for is peace, quiet and privacy. But, you should still be there to help if necessary.
3. Cats and Color Points
There are certain breeds of cats that have special color patterns. Cats with a lighter body and darker paws, tail and ears are called "pointed" cats. The reason for this color pattern is based on genetics.
4. Cats and Mating
Before breeding your cat, learn what is involved in mating, reproducing and delivering healthy kittens. Sometimes, breeding isn't a good idea.
5. Contraception in Cats
If you are not looking forward to the pitter-patter of little paws, there is a simple solution: Neuter or spay your pet. For cats, the most reliable and effective method for birth control is the removal of the reproductive organs.
6. Feeding the Pregnant Cat
Good nutrition and a balanced diet are essential elements for good health in a cat. And that is especially true in the pregnant cat. Overfeeding or underfeeding at certain times during your cat’s pregnancy can be detrimental.
7. Neuticles - Testicular Implants for Cats
For people worried that neutering will alter the appearance of their cat, now there are neuticles.
8. Normal Labor and Delivery in the Cat
Pregnancy and giving birth can be a frightening, confusing and painful experience for both you and your cat. However, understanding proper pregnancy care can help make the process go more smoothly and help you know what is normal.
9. Pregnancy in Cats
Pregnancy is the period of gestation when the young are developing in the mother’s uterus. Normal gestation in cats is 58 to 68 days (the average is 63 days) and the average kitty litter is around 3 to 4.
10. Preparing a Queening Box for Your Cat
Cats are known to nest in the most inconvenient areas if there is no queening box or if the situation is not ideal, so it is important that you prepare a box in a location that feels comfortable and safe to her.
 

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