Why does a cat continue to yell and ask for a cat after mating?

Mating is an exciting and responsible process. Many owners believe that after mating everything will go smoothly, the cat will become pregnant and bear healthy kittens. But in practice, not everything is so rosy.
The male, having done the job, will go about his business and will not experience any discomfort. But how a cat behaves after mating is a more complex question and raises many questions among owners. Some habits are quite natural behavior after mating, although they may cause some surprise from a human point of view. But others may indicate a developing disease. Let's consider the question in more detail.

Why does a cat still “flow” after mating?

In fact, everything is natural and natural. Usually, for several hours and even days after coitus, the female will behave restlessly, still purring, rolling on the floor and lifting her tail when any touch to the rump.

The phenomenon is explained simply: during estrus, a huge amount of sex hormones are released into the blood, and it takes some time for the body to adjust to its normal mode. Ovulation occurs somewhere 24-36 hours after intercourse, it is quite logical that the animal will still be in heat for at least a day and then it will take another 2-3 days for all the accompanying symptoms to subside.

In such cases, they focus on the cat’s behavior. If he has lost all interest in the imported bride, then ovulation has occurred and the expectant mother can safely be taken home.

Sometimes, even after successful fertilization, the female experiences repeated estrus (superfetation) and again asks for a cat. The phenomenon is associated with decreased progesterone levels during the current pregnancy. Under no circumstances should repeated mating be allowed, especially if 2 months (65-70 days) have not yet passed since the previous one, otherwise there will be two batches of embryos of different ages in the uterus at once. There are two possible developments:

• timely birth, while the younger litter dies;
• the cat first gives birth to the first litter, and a few weeks later the second.

When to start mating

When does a cat start asking for a cat? The answer depends entirely on the physiology of the pet. In practice, females can bear offspring approximately once every six months. The first estrus begins 7-8 months after birth. But it's not that simple.

Depending on the individual characteristics of the body, it can begin much later or even earlier. In any case, it is almost impossible to control the process .

A cat can scream and ask for a cat, oddly enough, at any time of the year. The best time to bear kittens is between the cat's 2nd and 5th birthday. In theory, a female can give birth for up to 10 years. But after the 7th year, frequent anomalies in the development of the offspring are observed, and the likelihood of miscarriage increases. Therefore, the best period for the first pregnancy will be the third heat.

ATTENTION! If a young purr is too timid and cautious, then it is better to mate with an experienced gentleman. As a rule, the female does not allow the cat to approach her for some time. Up to several days

You probably won't be able to get pregnant right away. Potential partners should be introduced. It will take several meetings for the future parents to get to know each other better. Meetings don't have to be long. The maximum travel time is limited to an hour. It is better to focus on the frequency of meetings rather than the duration.

It is important to note that the cat must feel like he is in charge of the situation. It is better if the mating takes place on his territory. During the period of acquaintance, he can actively mark his territory. If a cat is taken to a cat to mate, then he definitely needs to get comfortable. The owners of the female will have to endure forced inconveniences in the form of fur, yelling and active arrangement of the guest in the apartment.

The mating room should be spacious and bright. It is advisable not to disturb partners during the meeting and remove other animals and children from the premises. Cats can be extremely shy. Such caution can greatly affect the mating and reduce it to nothing.

Several matings can occur between partners (up to 10), but this does not guarantee that the female will become pregnant, even if the cat is absolutely healthy

Sexual viability

The ability to reproduce in representatives of the cat family is called sexual maturity. Females reach this state by 6-8 months, males - 4-5 weeks later. The sexual hunt begins: “girls” go into heat, and “boys” have an increase in testosterone levels, which is manifested by increased aggression and marking of territory.

However, the time has not yet come for the first mating at such a “tender” age. Risk factors for premature mating include:

• slower growth and development;
• deterioration in appearance;
• complications of pregnancy and childbirth;
• the birth of weak or stillborn babies;
• the threat of infertility (for “girls”) and impotence (for “boys”).

For romantic dates, you need to wait for structural formation, physiological and psychological maturity. The optimal age of a cat for the first mating is 14-15 months. At this point, Murka is going through 2-3 heats.

It’s also not worth delaying fertilization. You can’t let your pussy stay “in the girls” for too long. Owners who delay untying their pet for up to one and a half years should be aware of the possible consequences for its health:

• polycystic disease;
• inflammation of the uterus;
• false pregnancies;
• stress;
• exhaustion.

“Grooms” are physiologically ready to perform reproductive functions at the age of 12-13 months.

When does puberty begin in cats?

For owners of females, the problem of mating their pet becomes relevant already at 6-7 months of their pet’s life: it is at this time that the cat begins her first heat. Of course, cats should not be mated at this moment, because the animal is still developing (and puberty and physical maturation are not the same thing!), but even then you need to think about future searches for a partner.

The situation is similar for owners of males: cats mature by 7-8 months, but if at this age castration is quite appropriate, then cats do not yet need mating: the animal is not yet ready for it!

If you don't know how old your pet is, the onset of puberty can be determined by certain changes in his behavior. In cats this manifests itself in:

• the appearance of more characteristic behavior (if previously the kitten was affectionate and gentle, now it may become a little aggressive),
• trying to mark territory,
• attempts to adapt various soft things for their sexual needs.

The signs of maturation in a cat are as follows:

• loud inviting meow,
• changes in gait (during heat, the cat raises its tail and arches its back),
• rolling on the floor
• changes in character - some cats become more aggressive, and some, on the contrary, become affectionate.

After mating, the cat vomits, diarrhea, does she have a fever?

Such symptoms, although quite rare, do occur. Why is this happening?

• Consequences of stress: change of environment, rampant hormones, etc.
• Stomach upset as a result of a sudden change in food, if the owners of the female for some reason forgot to transfer the usual food to the temporary place of residence.
• Food poisoning, poisoning, which are in no way related to cages, but are a coincidence of two phenomena in time.

Very rarely, if cat owners are negligent about vaccination, a cat can pick up a pathogenic virus in someone else’s home. There have been cases when, after mating, a female became infected with calcivirosis, rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia, rhintotracheitis, etc.

That is why it is so important to check the breeder’s veterinary passport before mating and inquire about the vaccinations given. Even a healthy-looking cat, which is full of strength and energy, can turn out to be an “incubator” (a carrier of the virus) and transmit a terrible and dangerous disease to its lover. By the way, cat owners should also not forget about preventive vaccination.

Mating cats

Mating is a natural phenomenon for all animals, but mating between desired animals has some subtleties and complexities, as well as bureaucratic processes.

Mating is carried out on the third day after the cat starts estrus.

Suitable age for first mating is approximately 1.5 years

Proper preparation

Before mating, the spouses visit a veterinarian to examine the animal. By the way, they must be vaccinated no later than two weeks before the wedding.

Deworming and treatment for skin parasites was carried out within 10 days.

Before the wedding, the bride and groom's nails are trimmed to prevent them from injuring each other, and their fur is combed out. But you shouldn’t wash it before knitting. Shampoos wash away pheromones that attract the opposite sex.

Before mating, it is prohibited to give cats various hormonal drugs that affect estrus.

Necessary and Required Documents

Animal owners enter into an agreement that specifies the following points:

• Pedigree and achievements of future parents
• The order and duration of the bride's stay in the groom's house
• Dates of vaccination, antiparasitic treatment and a certificate from a veterinarian that the animal is healthy
• Conditions for distribution of kittens between parental owners
• Reward terms

Timely discussion of these points recorded on paper allows us to resolve the following issues:

• The female did not become pregnant
• She gave birth to non-viable offspring
• The expectant mother was seriously injured after the wedding

The pedigree of a cat is one of the important documents when breeding purebred animals.

What you need to take with you

As a rule, a cat is given to a cat's house, and not vice versa. This is explained by the fact that on his territory he feels more confident and is more likely to persuade his beloved to the marriage process than at her home. Because at the female’s home, he will first cover the entire room, get comfortable, and only then begin mating. During this time, you can lose your ovulation peak.

Therefore, the cat goes to the groom's house. What does that require:

1. Tray with filler
2. Bowl and food
3. A carrier in which your pet can hide in a stressful situation.

How does the mating process take place?

After the bride arrives to the groom, they need a separate spacious room, preferably with a minimum of furniture.

At first, the cat may experience severe stress, hide and react aggressively to the cat. For some, before the crucial moment, signs of estrus disappear. But after she gets used to it a little and decides to explore the space.

When the female is ready for mating, a long flirtation and flirtation with the cat begins on her part.

She rolls around on the floor in front of him, rubs herself against him and attracts attention to herself in every possible way.

For a successful outcome, cats need to be mated 5-6 times

How long does the process take? Such games last about 12 hours until the cat mounts.

The animals can have intercourse for a little longer than a minute, after which they both begin to intensively lick the genitals.

For successful fertilization, animals mate at least 5 times.

After mating has taken place, the female rolls around on the floor, purrs, purrs and demonstrates in every possible way that she feels good.

The fact that mating is completed is indicated by a complete lack of interest between the animals.

The cat spends 1.5-2 days in the groom's house.

How an owner can help with mating

In some cases, animals need help from their owners. When do owners need to intervene?

1. The female is significantly larger than the male. The groom grabs his bride's withers with his teeth and tries to make a mounting, his penis rests against his girlfriend's back, and does not end up in the vagina. Solution to the problem: one of the owners puts his hand on the girl’s withers, and the male has no choice but to grab it lower. As a rule, after this, coitus occurs correctly.
2. The cat falls over on its side. Solution: someone holds the female to prevent her from falling. Some experienced cats can even mount in a side position.
3. The samkane allows the male to approach. As they say, you can’t order your heart. In nature, females themselves choose the father of their children, and if for some reason she does not like him, then she will no longer mate with him. Neither long persuasion on the part of the male nor the holding of the bride by the owners helps. Solution: a special probe is inserted into the vagina, which provokes rapid ovulation. The bride has no choice but to let the cat come to her.

In some cases, owners have to help cats mate

Solving problem situations

In the affairs of amorous animals, not everything goes smoothly. In some cases, a couple needs help from:

1. The cat hisses at the cat when mating. There is no need to rush animals, especially inexperienced ones. They need more time for foreplay.
2. The cat is smaller in size than its partner, as a result of which the cat rests on its back. In this case, it is necessary to send the male.
3. The bride falls on her side during sexual intercourse. In such a situation, they support the female.

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False pregnancy after mating

False pregnancy is harmful to the cat. Unlike dogs, false pregnancies do not occur as often in cats. Its occurrence is preceded by sterile sexual intercourse, that is, when the reproducer has some problems with the seminal fluid, for example:

• low sperm motility;
• complete absence of “little creatures” due to frequent use or inflammation;
• pathological forms of male cells or their non-viability.

Like a normal pregnancy, a false pregnancy is accompanied by:

• cautious behavior;
• nipple enlargement;
• swelling of milk cartons;
• rounded belly;
• After the due date, the cat “gives birth” and produces milk.

It is clear that imaginary tightness is very harmful for the female: the psyche and general condition of the body suffer, and hormone levels are disrupted.

How to avoid? Before uniting loving hearts, it is necessary to be interested in the male health of the inseminator, the fate of his former partners (in terms of whether they became pregnant or not), and the presence of offspring from other females.

Breeding cats outdoors

A barn cat, when she begins her period of heat and is ready to mate, secretes a special hormonal secretion, and it is its smell that attracts many males. They find the female, surround her and begin to fight for primacy, engaging in battle with each other. A barn cat has a large choice and chooses the male she likes the most. But, as a rule, the cat that won the fight with other male contenders will participate in mating.

The tactics of a cat are interesting, who at all costs wants to emerge victorious from the battle - by entering into skirmishes with other males, with each victory he becomes closer to his goal. But as soon as the cat glances at him, he feigns complete indifference. When a male conquers a female, he approaches her as close as possible and begins to scream heart-rendingly in her ear. If there was no negative reaction from the cat, she did not run away, but continued to lie in the appropriate position, sexual intercourse begins.

A sterilized cat asks for a cat: 4 reasons

There are the following causes of estrus in sterilized females:

1. Incomplete removal of epididymal tissue. Occurs when an unremoved piece of ovarian or epididymal tissue remains, which is capable of regenerating and partially replacing the internal secretion organ. Estrus occurs as usual, but pregnancy does not occur and the pet will not be able to bring kittens. Repeated surgery, as a rule, does not solve the problem. Not every veterinarian is able to find the criminal piece of tissue, and repeated anesthesia will harm the cat’s health. However, the chance of achieving a positive result increases if the uterus and surrounding tissue are removed.
2. Development of the reminant ovary. After the removal of the reproductive organs, the pituitary gland or adrenal glands begin to produce sex hormones. Statistics show that one out of seven castrated cats can retain the ability to secrete estrogen.
3. Congenital anomaly. Cells of the ovarian appendages take root in other organs.
4. Development of a hormone-like tumor. The neoplasm has the ability to secrete estrogens. Pathology is observed in cats that were castrated in adulthood.

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Castration of a cat is a radical remedy against estrus

The best alternative, in terms of effectiveness, to taking hormonal drugs during estrus is castration. Such a surgical operation is intended to once and for all “turn off” the animal’s reproductive function in order to calm it down and help the unfortunate person finally cope with the unrealized reproductive instinct.

Unlike sterilization, after which the female is deprived of the opportunity to have kittens, but still suffers from hormonal changes associated with estrus, castration involves the removal of all the internal organs of the pet responsible for reproduction. In practice, this means a complete cessation of estrus and the accompanying problems.

A castrated animal no longer wants to mate at all, does not leave odorous marks on the furniture and does not try to attract the cat with its cries (which will certainly please the owners). The most important thing is that the female no longer experiences physiological and emotional discomfort due to the lack of “dates” in her life.

In short, castration is a very humane and reliable means of combating unwanted symptoms of cat estrus. Veterinarians definitely recommend this method to everyone who does not plan to use the animal to produce breeding offspring. Fortunately, such operations today are completely safe and do not cause any harm to the health of cats (including in the long term).

Should there be discharge after mating?

This is where it’s worth going into more detail. The fact is that discharge from the genitals after mating in cats is normal in some cases, but in others it is a very serious signal that there is a pathology in the body.

Usually, another 2-3 days after the cage, you can observe transparent, watery mucus - this is the norm and the result of a still ongoing estrus. This phenomenon should not bother owners.

But the appearance of dirty, brown, viscous discharge mixed with blood and an unpleasant odor is a very bad and unfavorable symptom. What it could mean:

• abortion;
• sexual infection;
• inflammatory processes in the reproductive organs (gynecological diseases).

Abortion can occur at longer periods or just a few days after mating. He can wear:

• infectious etiology, the same sexually transmitted infections (brucellosis, chlamydia, toxoplasmosis, plague);
• and non-contagious, when there are abnormalities of intrauterine development, endocrine disorders (reduced secretion of progesterone), intoxication, the use of drugs that affect the functioning of smooth muscles, various injuries or hypothermia.

With different types of abortion there will be different signs. You can indirectly judge an impending miscarriage by the appearance of dark green discharge mixed with blood. In any case, consultation with a specialist and pelvic ultrasound are necessary to make a diagnosis.

Gynecological diseases arise as a result of the influence of various factors, in particular secondary microflora. Opportunistic microorganisms present both on the male penis and in the female vagina are the cause of opportunistic infections that lead to inflammatory processes in the reproductive organs.

For a healthy animal, the presence of these microbes does not pose any danger. If a cat has microtraumas on the reproductive organs, immunity is reduced, then the natural defense weakens, “foreign” bacteria transmitted by the cat during sexual intercourse begin to multiply rapidly, leading to diseases such as vaginitis, metritis, pyometra, endometritis, oophoritis and etc.

In most cases, gynecological diseases are accompanied by discharge and subsequent pregnancy failure, if it occurs at all. Therefore, it is so important to carry out periodic examinations before mating, to treat the animal in a timely manner for any inflammation, in order to be confident in the health of the pet and her ability to bear healthy offspring.

First mating of a cat

The rules of many clubs require the participation of a cat in at least one exhibition with a rating of “very good”. If you have medals and titles, breeding cats will be allowed. The first mating must be carried out between 1 and 1.5 years of age.

Even if the cat asks for a cat and continues to scream furiously at night, the rules for keeping purebred cats prohibit mating and breeding kittens more than 3 times in two years. The female is taken for mating no later than the second day from the start of estrus

But even here it is important not to confuse the period before estrus and the estrus itself.

The first mating must take place between 1 and 1.5 years of age.

During the next heat, which will not be used for mating, it is not recommended to use hormonal drugs to reduce unpleasant symptoms. Such drugs not only cause hormonal imbalances, but also cause the development of many diseases.

When buying a breeding cat, you need to consider your desires and opportunities to take care of it:

• feed properly;
• provide fresh air;
• take to exhibitions;
• accept young cats for mating.

If you agree to devote so much time to your cat, then you need to take care of his health, education and behavior even before the first mating. Before the age of one year, the cat must be accustomed to exhibitions and competitions so that your young cat can be competitive with other breeding cats.

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What other cases are there?

The signal that the female is ready for mating is estrus. How do you know if your pussy has started sexual intercourse? She experiences obvious “languor”:

• purrs often and loudly;
• fawns or turns into an aggressive touch-me-not;
• rubs vigorously against all sorts of objects;
• takes a characteristic pose when stroking the back: the trembling tail is pulled to the side, the rear is raised, the chest falls to the floor.

The “lady” is sent to the “gentleman” on the third day after such signs appear. The guest comes with her things: food, bowls, litter tray. No one knows how long it will take to breed a cat and a cat. You need to plan for 1-3 days. The first time it may take a week.

Meeting partners rarely takes place in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Mutual ignoring, hissing, fighting are typical manifestations of cat flirting. The owner of the house should monitor the situation to prevent injury to animals.

When the “lady” gets used to it, she herself begins to flirt with the male. After waiting for the aggression to die down, you need to leave the “newlyweds” face-to-face. How long does a coitus session last? Usually “this” occurs in cats for up to 20 seconds, accompanied by heartbreaking screams. How long after can I visit my clients? It’s worth delicately waiting a couple of minutes for the disturbed duo to calm down.

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How to understand that genital contact has occurred? Silence reigns in the room where the “young” remain. After being untied, Murka's behavior changes dramatically: she becomes tolerant of her partner, lies down next to him, rolls around on the floor, her genitals enlarge and turn red.

How many days does mating last for cats? It all depends on the character and experience of the “newlyweds”. Ambitious murki behave aggressively, shy ones huddle in a corner. The boyfriend must be given time to seduce the “lady”.

In veterinary practice, there are a number of specific cases when the sex hormonal background of a sterilized individual was determined by diseases occurring in the thyroid gland. Aligning and adjusting the balance of hormones in this situation is not an easy task, which may include a number of stages:

• Exclusion of hormone-producing tumors;
• Chemical suppression of sex hormones.

Most often, the latter is performed by implanting a special capsule under the skin.

How to determine pregnancy

The main symptom is the immediate disappearance of sexual heat. If the estrus does not stop, the cat does not become pregnant.

An indirect indicator is behavior change. The cat stops screaming, becomes affectionate, rubs against its owners all the time and demands attention. But it is only possible to determine conception in the early stages with high reliability using ultrasound.

From the third week, some external changes appear: the nipples swell and acquire a bright pink color. The cat eats a lot and with appetite, gains weight and sleeps constantly.

A pregnant cat moves little and sleeps a lot

In the fourth week, you can carefully palpate the lower part of the tummy. Small lumps can be felt there

This procedure should be done as gently as possible so as not to cause pain to your pet.

Possible difficulties

Each cat has its own character. Features of behavior: fearfulness, aggressiveness, arrogance - can interfere with successful mating.

If the cat is afraid of the cat and wants to hide, you can leave them in a room where there are no hard-to-reach places, and put a carrier in which the cat will feel safe and calm.

The size of the partners matters. If the cat is much larger than the cat, and he has short legs, he will not be able to jump on her or reach the vaginal opening.

Cats tend to fall over on their side at the most critical moment, and it is more difficult for the cat to cover it.

If the owner is present during the mating, he can try to hold the cat, but this must be done carefully so as not to scare the cat away

It happens that during mating, the denticles on the cat’s organ tear out the hair from the cat’s body and fall into a ring. Usually the cat is a good licker, but sometimes he cannot remove it himself, and this makes copulation difficult. The owner must ensure that this does not happen and remove the ring of hair himself or contact a veterinarian.

In some cases, partners simply don't like each other. If a cat had a bad experience with a cat of a similar color, or such a cat scared him in childhood or scratched him, then by association he will not want to make contact. There are cats that choose one partner and refuse to mate with others. You can try to choose a cat with a similar exterior, but it is not a fact that the idea will lead to the desired result.

An inexperienced cat may not be able to complete sexual intercourse the first time - you need to leave the couple together for a longer time. The same method helps when a cat goes into heat due to stress when moving to a male cat. Just give it some time and the cycle will resume.

During the first heat of the year (late winter - early spring), cats rarely ovulate, even if the cat successfully ovulates it. Therefore, pregnancy does not occur. It is better to wait a few weeks until the second wave of sexual conscription.

To perform sexual intercourse, the cat needs to feel confident and be in a familiar environment, otherwise he will not be able to perform coitus.

The reason for refusal on the part of the cat is low levels of hormones. This is a rather rare case, since cats do not lose the ability to copulate even when their hormonal levels are reduced by half.

False pregnancy

A false pregnancy is a condition in which a cat exhibits symptoms similar to a true pregnancy, but conception has not occurred. The reasons may be mating with a sterile cat, a malfunction in the female’s body, or being near a pregnant or lactating cat. In the latter case, the causes of false pregnancy are psychological, due to the instinct of reproduction.

Ovulation occurs, in place of the egg a “corpus luteum” is formed, which provokes hormonal activity and preparation for the birth of offspring: appetite increases, the belly grows. After two months, milk will be released from the mammary glands, and if there are kittens from another mother nearby, the cat will feed them. This phenomenon is aimed at increasing the survival of the species in the wild, and is more typical of school animals, so it is not as common among cats as in dogs.

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False pregnancy is not a disease. Manifestations are mitigated by sedatives and mild hormonal medications prescribed by a veterinarian. However, regular symptoms negatively affect the cat’s psyche and character, as well as healthy hormonal levels. Therefore, in such cases it is worth considering complete sterilization.

How should a cat behave after mating?

There is no clear answer to this question. Each animal is an individual with its own quirks, temperament, and physical development.

Some cats can hide in a corner and lie there for several days with an indifferent look or just sleep. Perhaps it is stress from experienced emotions or simple fatigue. Screams for many days, endless intercourse make themselves felt, and the body requires rest. If the cat is sad, but otherwise everything is fine: she eats, drinks water, goes to the toilet and does not have a temperature, then there is no reason to worry.

Other ladies have an increased appetite, which in principle is also natural. The answer is still the same: the body restores energy lost during sexual games and accumulates new energy for bearing offspring.

Sex Barrier is the most humane and suitable method for a breeder to calm a pet

As mentioned earlier, it is better for a cat to give birth no more than three times every two years. This will prevent her from being depleted and give her the opportunity to live a full life.

To relieve tension and desire, the Sex Barrier recommended by veterinarians is used. This remedy completely removes all negative manifestations of “desire” in cats.

Its use will provide:

• regulation (delay) of the onset of “hunting” in a cat;
• contraceptive effect (within 24 hours from the time of use);
• decrease in sexual arousal and its negative manifestations: animal screams, “marking” of territory, nervous or angry behavior, the desire to run away from the apartment.

Mating of cats is a sensitive process, and although the sexual act itself lasts no more than a few minutes, the stage of introducing partners and exploring the territory can take a long time. Representatives of the cat world who live on the street differ in this - the search for a male cat suitable for an act of love takes only a few hours.

The cat is limping, crying in pain, won’t sit on its butt – what is this?

First of all, it is necessary to examine the female for bites and deep scratches. Cats, in the heat of passion, grab the bride by the back of her head, neck, and scruff with their teeth, scratching her in order to hold her in place during coitus. This is why all breeders recommend trimming their pets’ nails before breeding in order to somehow minimize injuries.

In the article about mating it was already written that you should not organize a meeting between two virgins, otherwise injuries cannot be avoided. Inexperienced animals can adapt to each other for a long time, the cat does not succeed, but at the same time he is not able to lose his long-awaited sexual partner and holds her by all possible means (teeth and claws).

It is quite possible that the couple was disturbed during boarding, they jerked in surprise, fell off somewhere and the cat could have damaged something.

The problems described above are the most common. If you have any additions or questions, write them in the comments, and your opinion will not go unnoticed.

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Rules for choosing a partner and preparing animals

The choice of a female for a male must be approached with great responsibility, since the quality and quantity of kittens, genetic features, and the successful outcome of the mating itself will depend on the correct choice of partners. If the cat has already had sexual experience, it is worth looking at what the offspring from his previous matings were like.

The best choice would be a prepotent animal, since such a partner will be able to pass on the best genetic set to the kittens. To achieve the best litter from mating a cat with a cat, it is recommended to consult a specialist when choosing a partner.

Before mating, animals need to trim their claws so that they do not injure each other. It is not recommended to perform hygiene procedures on pets, much less bathe them using scented hygiene products. Individuals should exude a natural scent, this increases the likelihood that they will be able to make friends, and the mating will take place with the desired result.

It is recommended to carry out mating in the territory of the male.

In order for the female to feel comfortable in new conditions, you need to bring her litter tray, bowls for food and water, as well as food if it becomes known that the cat eats a different type of industrial diet.

The container with the cat is placed in the middle of the room and left with the door open. Forcibly pulling a cat out of such a shelter is strictly prohibited. The female must calm down on her own and begin exploring the territory. If you force a cat out, it may become very frightened and then refuse to leave the container at all.

When mating purebred cats, you need to take into account a number of nuances. So, for example, a fold-eared cat can only happen to a cat whose ears are straight, otherwise genetic abnormalities cannot be avoided in the resulting litter.

First contact requirements

A partner for a meowing ward is found in advance. They look through advertisements, go to exhibitions, prepare their pet for the decisive meeting.

Rules for mating cats:

1. To avoid dangerous pathologies, estrus cannot be stopped with hormonal or other drugs.
2. The first mating of cats requires a fully completed vaccination plan (4 weeks must pass after the last immunization).
3. Half a month before intercourse, deworming is carried out.
4. On the day of the meeting, the “bride” (as well as the “groom”) have their claws trimmed to avoid injury.
5. It is wrong to bathe cats before mating: soap and shampoos muffle the smell of pheromones.
6. At the crucial hour, they make sure that the female is moderately well-fed, well-groomed, with clean ears, clear eyes, and a shiny nose.

Mating a cat and its conditions:

1. The breeder is supposed to be healthy, vaccinated, treated for worms, and externally well-groomed.
2. To stimulate sexual activity, it is recommended to enrich the menu with B vitamins a couple of days before intimacy.
3. The cat owner, as the owner of the “mating station”, is obliged to ensure that the meeting is successful: organize an acquaintance, competently stimulate the development of sexual relations, and be responsible for the comfort and safety of the furry guest.

The meeting of a pair of virgins is undesirable. It is fraught with psychological or physical damage.

Preparing a cat for mating

When it becomes obvious that it’s time for the cat to go on a “date” with the cat, you should take the necessary measures to properly prepare your pet for the meeting with the “groom”. What nuances need to be taken into account before giving her for mating?

1. If mating is planned, do not give the cat any hormonal drugs, they have a negative effect on the body and can harm the reproductive system.
2. Make sure that the female has all her vaccinations and is free from any diseases - they can affect the birth of sick kittens.
3. It is better to carry out mating on the cat’s territory - in a familiar environment, the male is less nervous. Don't forget to prepare a comfortable carrier in advance.
4. Take into account the fact that the “bride” will become aggressive towards the “groom” and may scratch him. Therefore, before mating, do not forget to trim the cat’s claws a little.
5. Under no circumstances should you wash the female before a “date,” as the shampoo will overwhelm her natural odor and the male simply will not perceive her as a potential bride.

Causes for concern

Sometimes owners sound the alarm when a cat, after mating, begins to behave as if she is sick. This is often accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting, and sometimes the temperature rises. There are several explanations for this:

• pronounced reaction to stress (presence of a male or moving, change in hormonal levels, etc.);
• digestive disorders due to a change in diet, if the animal was given to another home for mating without the usual food;
• the onset of toxic infection is possible, which is not associated with attempts to have offspring;
• bacterial or viral infection for which the male has not been vaccinated (calcivirosis, rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia, etc.).