Cats reach sexual maturity around July-August. If they have symptoms of estrus, it means they are ready for breeding and pregnancy. However, it is generally recommended that cats be bred and given birth after they are one year old, because cats are only sexually mature from July to August and have not yet matured physically. If bred at this time, the cat may have poor pelvic bone development, resulting in a large fetal head diameter and pelvic cavity. A bone diameter that is too small can cause dystocia, which can endanger the cat's life.
1. What are the common symptoms of cats in estrus?
Walling on the floor, rubbing against people crazily, sticking out their buttocks, barking wildly, accompanied by loss of appetite and emotional instability. At this time, the cat’s overall mental state will be slightly worse due to changes in sex hormones. The owner You can smoothen and soothe the dog's fur to relieve its emotional irritability.
2. The frequency and cycle of cats in estrus
Under normal circumstances, a female cat is in estrus about once a month and lasts about 5-7 days. Except for some differences, it is normal at other times. However, when female cats have sex hormone disorders and abnormal ovarian development, they will go into estrus once a week or even continuously. At this time, the female cat will continue to lose weight, and in severe cases, abnormal breast hyperplasia, lumps, etc. may appear. Normally, if not If you have the idea of breeding, it is recommended to neuter them as soon as possible to alleviate the problem of their estrus.
3. What are the symptoms of pregnancy in cats?
After the female cat is successfully bred, there will be no obvious symptoms in the early stages of pregnancy. In the middle stage of pregnancy, there may be increased appetite, lethargy, and increased abdominal circumference. If you want to confirm whether the female cat has been bred successfully, it is recommended to take it to the hospital for a B-ultrasound examination 3 weeks after the breeding. The gestation period of the female cat is about 60-68 days. During pregnancy, there will often be certain fluctuations due to her own mood and the number of fetuses. The number of fetuses will also fluctuate. The more, the shorter the gestation period. B-ultrasound examinations on days 30, 45, and 55 of pregnancy can determine whether the fetus is developing normally and how long the expected delivery date is. If you want to determine the number of fetuses, you can do a DR examination.
