Mating cats: rules and tips

At first glance, it seems that there is nothing complicated in mating a cat. It is enough to find a “groom” for her, and nature will take care of the rest. But the responsibility for this physiological process still lies with the pet owners. It is important to know when the first mating should take place, how to prepare the animal for it, and whether any documents are needed. You should think about mating already at the first signs of puberty in a cat.

When the cat is ready to mate

The first sign that the pet is ready for mating with a cat is estrus. During this period, the cat is especially affectionate, purrs a lot, rubs against furniture and walls, while sometimes appetite worsens and urination becomes more frequent. Puberty in a cat occurs at about 6-7 months, and the first mating can be carried out starting at a year and a half or during her third estrus. It is after her that the cat is finally ready to mate with the cat, and her body is perfectly tuned for this process. Tightening with viscous is also undesirable, since the cat can become aggressive and refuse to mate.

What the owner needs to know before knitting a cat

There are a few rules that you must follow before mating your pet:

• Candidate cats must be selected before the cat is in heat. If you have a thoroughbred, then you can only cross breeds that are allowed for mating.
• The cat should be selected according to the blood type (A, B, A / B). You can not mate cats and cats with different groups
• Before a viscous cat, you should not give hormonal drugs that suppress empty estrus. They can adversely affect the state of her reproductive system and complicate pregnancy. 
• The cat should be treated for parasites and vaccinated in a timely manner. Both cat and cat should be equally tested for viral leukemia and viral immunodeficiency. All this is best done a month before mating. 
• It is not necessary to bathe a cat two weeks before mating in order to preserve the specific smell of estrus in her. She needs to cut her claws to avoid mutual injuries.
• For the first mating, you should choose an experienced partner cat so that the animals do not get confused in the process. It happens that the cat is afraid and does not let the cat. Knitting in this case may be delayed or simply not take place.
• You need to choose a territory for mating. As a rule, it takes place at the home of the owners of the cat.
• It is necessary to take a veterinary passport and things familiar to a cat: food, a bowl, a toilet tray, a carrier.
• It is necessary to stipulate in advance the conditions for keeping the cat for these 2-3 days. You can draw up a contract if you want to engage in breeding breeding.

Mating process

Before you take the cat to the cat, wait for 3-4 days of estrus. On the first day of being in a new home, the cat explores the groom’s territory to make sure it is safe. A full acquaintance with the cat occurs on the second day and takes a few seconds. But it is always preceded by a courtship ritual. Usually the cat sniffs the “bride” and purrs loudly. She may hiss and try to drive him away, but that’s part of the ritual. When the cat moves a little away from the cat, she begins to purr invitingly and flirt with him: lifts her tail, raises her body, falls on her front paws. When the cat approaches, she runs away, and the ritual begins anew. A few hours later, the male grabs the female by the scruff of the neck and begins to stomp to arouse her counter desire. So he can approach the cat several times. If she does not mind, then she removes her tail and cuddles to the floor. The whole mating process is very fast – from a few seconds to 4 minutes. The cat begins to ejaculate, he begins to growl rather.

Cat behavior after mating

After mating, the cat does not immediately become calm. It happens that she requires a cat after mating: she meows invitingly, behaves restlessly, looks for him. Or she may refuse to eat, hide, sleep a lot. But after a couple of days this condition passes and her hormonal background calms down.

How often can you knit a cat

Experts are of two opinions. Some believe that a cat can be mated through one estrus. Others insist on only 3 matings in two years. If you do not plan to breed kittens, be sure to spay the cat. Suppressed sexual instinct can cause her a number of negative consequences – from hormonal imbalance to the appearance of oncology and various pathologies. If, nevertheless, the pet was successfully born and produced offspring, you need to make sure that she feeds him. Often there are situations when a cat refuses kittens and tries to run away in search of a cat. Therefore, show increased attention to it while growing babies.