The bringing together of two felines of the opposite sex is called mating. It is carried out to reproduce offspring from animals. However, before arranging mating, the owner must take into account many of the nuances of this event. First of all, you should wait for the cat and cat to mature both physically and sexually. Also, before mating a cat with a cat for the first time, it is necessary to create an appropriate environment for the animals and make sure that they are completely healthy. Veterinarians recommend breeding cats and female cats no earlier than one and a half years old.
Puberty and physical maturity of animals
Many inexperienced owners confuse these two concepts. As a result, they breed a cat with a cat too early, which provokes a difficult birth and the appearance of a weak litter. Mating of animals should occur only after they reach puberty. In cats and cats it occurs at different times.
In this case, the cat comes into heat much earlier than puberty. It usually begins at six months, and in some cases it may appear earlier. This physiological process does not mean that it is necessary to immediately take the cat to mating. Therefore, when a cat wants a cat for the first time, there is no need to immediately take her to mating. The pet’s body is not yet formed at this age, and therefore the cat will not be able to give birth to healthy offspring.
Her own life will also be at risk, since childbirth occurs normally only in fully developed animals. Therefore, you can contact your veterinarian for advice when your cat asks for a cat for the first time. This specialist will tell you best what to do in such a situation. He may prescribe special herbal drops for cats. They will calm the animal and relieve signs of estrus without side effects on the body.
Can a neutered cat mate with a female cat?
Some owners are surprised to discover that their pet, even after castration, shows interest in the opposite sex, and sometimes even tries to mate with a cat. How can this be if the operation was carried out specifically to make the male indifferent to the females? In fact, it is not uncommon for a neutered cat to mate with a female cat, but only if he already has such experience. That is, if the pet has already known the “taste of love” before the operation, and now does it, rather, out of habit. But, of course, he will have no more offspring.
If the male was castrated before his first mating, then mating with the female is impossible. If only because the cat simply does not know what it is and why it is needed. It also happens that a beloved pet continues to stubbornly ask for a cat after surgery. Don’t be surprised or panic, the cat’s testosterone levels have not dropped yet. Just be a little patient and it will pass soon. This condition will not last long; it is a kind of side effect of the operation.
Age for first mating
When thinking about how to mate a cat with a male cat for the first time, it is very important to remember that the best period for the first mating in cats is considered to be the time after three or four heats. As for males, they should be kept untied for up to one and a half to two years. Despite the recommendations for such a late mating in cats, they still need to be neutered much earlier - at seven or eight months. If you breed a cat with a very young cat, this can lead to a deterioration in its further development, as well as the appearance of dysfunctional offspring.
Signs of puberty
If the owner is not sure of the exact age of his pet, it is necessary to determine puberty by external signs and behavior. Readiness for mating can be manifested by the following changes:
- Cats become more aggressive for no apparent reason. While cats, on the contrary, are very affectionate, gentle and tame.
- Cats develop the habit of marking the surrounding territory. These can be the most inappropriate places, both in the apartment and on the street. At the same time, the urine acquires a strong and pungent odor.
- Animals are constantly active and are rarely in a relaxed state. This is especially evident when the cat asks for the cat for the first time.
- Cats make unusual sounds, begin to scream and howl. When in motion, they do not stand straight, but arch their backs and strongly raise their tail upwards.
- Cats constantly roll on the floor, trample their paws and rub their faces against surrounding objects.
When a cat is ready to mate, she will show certain behaviors, such as:
- increased vocalization (in other words, heart-rending meowing)
- hyperactivity and attempts to leave home
- loss of appetite
- lack of interest in the owner
- specific body movements (if you stroke the back, the cat takes a pose of readiness for mating)
- increased aggression
Cats also experience loss of appetite and hyperactivity, as well as “marking” territory with their secretions. If these signs are obvious, it's time for your cat to have a date!
Features of the first mating
The first heat of an animal, when the cat begins to ask for a cat for the first time, is not a signal for immediate mating with the cat, but owners who are planning offspring should begin from this time preparations for further mating. It is also impossible to delay this procedure, so as not to provoke the development of negative consequences. Pets must either be sterilized on time or be mated according to all rules. If you delay it, it will cause a disruption in the physiological cycle, contribute to the exhaustion of the body, or lead to various diseases of the reproductive system.
Based on the above, we must conclude that the first mating must be carried out far from after the first heat, even if it came too late. The first mating between male and female cats should be done at approximately one to two years of age. Animals must be completely healthy.
Why doesn't pregnancy occur?
Unfortunately, it also happens that even after several meetings, fertilization of the female does not occur. The reason may be the cat's infertility, but if he has previously mated successfully, then it is necessary to examine the cat. What might be the results?
- The cat is either obese or malnourished;
- Obvious problems with the reproductive system;
- Stress that becomes chronic;
- Any viral diseases are possible;
- Deficiency of minerals and vitamins in the diet:
- Failure in the body's hormonal system;
- The mating was simply carried out at the wrong time.
Preparation for mating
Before you think about breeding a cat and a cat, you need to make sure that both animals are healthy, as well as conduct a series of medical examinations and receive appropriate vaccinations. Without them, not a single owner will agree to breed. Therefore, you need to go through the following procedures:
- Before mating a cat with a cat for the first time, you need to get all the necessary vaccinations against the most common viruses and infections. The veterinarian will tell you which of them the animal needs. He will also draw up a vaccination schedule, since each of them should be done at a certain time interval. All vaccinations must be included in the cat's passport.
- Conduct a medical examination of the animal. It is very important to find out that your pets do not have any diseases.
- Treat the animal against parasites, both external and internal. Even if the pet is absolutely clean, this must be done as a preventive measure a week before mating.
- Animal owners are required to provide each other with documents confirming the breed of animals (if any).
- Before bringing a cat and a cat together, you need to trim their claws so that unforeseen injuries do not occur during the meeting.
Also obligatory and the most important point in preparing for mating is the cat’s heat. Without it, mating a cat with a cat for the first time is impossible.
What to do if a neutered cat asks for a cat?
The cat’s further behavior after surgery depends on his age and the number of matings before castration. If your pet had “dates” regularly, then he remembers how it was and can try to mate again. Sometimes neutered cats succeed in this, and they even experience pleasure. But over time, such desires pass, since the body no longer requires it. If a pet has undergone surgery at a young age, without having had time to experience the “taste of love,” but for some reason asks for a female, it means that the hormone responsible for sexual desire still remains in its body. Whether a neutered cat can mate with a cat depends on his past “experience.” If he has something to remember, then the “date” may well take place, and in no case should you worry about this. Because the pet does this “out of old memory”, and not out of desire. Some catteries even specifically keep such “loving” cats - for cats whose owners do not want to mate, but bring them to a neutered cat for “calm down”.
Animal Meeting
In order for it to go as smoothly as possible, you do not need to wash your cat with shampoo before mating. This will remove the animal's natural odor, which affects their sexuality in front of the opposite sex. Also, cat owners bear a huge responsibility for the success of mating. The male must be more prepared than the cat. Therefore, before mating a cat with a cat for the first time, you need to find an untied cat. If both animals mate with each other for the first time, it may cause them psychological trauma.
Place of mating
Mating a male cat for the first time should only take place on the territory of the male. This is necessary so that the cat feels as confident as possible. Therefore, after arriving in a new environment, the cat needs to be given time to adapt to someone else's home. Before leaving animals alone, you should make sure that the cat is familiar with the cat and the new smells of the surrounding area. If a lady shows herself too aggressively, you need to isolate her in a secluded place. An aviary, cage or carrier is perfect for this. There is no need to kick her out of it. When the cat is ready for introductions, she will go out without outside help. This may take one or two hours or the whole day.
Carrying out the first mating
Before mating a cat with a male for the first time, you should remember that mating takes place on the third or fifth day of estrus. This time is the most favorable for fertilization of the egg. Although a lot depends on the breed of cat. For some, ovulation occurs much later - on the ninth or tenth day. Since the female is being brought into a new environment, it is necessary to minimize the stress of the animal. To do this, the owner must take the following set of things from the house:
- bowls for water and food;
- a tray with the usual filler;
- plastic carrier with a napkin at the bottom.
A responsible owner should know everything about how to mix a cat with a cat for the first time. This knowledge will help him not only find healthy kittens, but also make the process of mating animals as comfortable as possible from a psychological point of view. You cannot force mating or immediately pit cats against each other. The animals themselves will express their readiness for the process. In case of successful mating, fertilization will occur the next day. However, both pets should be kept in the same room for two to three days.
What should you take with you?
Simply taking your pet to mating is not enough; you need to take care in advance to ensure that the cat’s “wedding” is successful. Remember that the female will end up in someone else's territory, where she should feel more or less comfortable. In order for the cat to calm down at least a little, do not forget to take with you her rug, on which she is used to sleeping; the familiar smell will have a beneficial effect on her nervous system. It would also be a good idea to take her favorite food, a comb and, if possible, a tray. You can also grab your favorite toy, which the “bride” can distract herself with. As for the male, he will need a rubber bedding so that his paws do not slip during mating.
Useful tips for pet owners
When breeding purebred cats, every animal owner must be aware of the full degree of responsibility for the future offspring. Your cat or cat should eat well. Therefore, it is necessary to feed your pet only the most natural and high-quality food. This could be meat, vegetables, sea fish or premium ready-made food.
The animal must also be taken regularly for medical examinations. Even if nothing bothers the cat, this does not mean that she does not have chronic or congenital diseases that can be transmitted to kittens. Therefore, at least twice a year you need to check your pet or pet with a doctor.
Owners of cats should understand that they should not tire the animal with too frequent mating. Although a healthy sexually mature cat is in constant readiness to impregnate a cat, frequent mating can cause a deterioration in the quality of sperm, which will affect the condition of the offspring. Therefore, you need to bring the cat at least with breaks of one week.
Before taking a cat for mating, you should not give the animal any sedatives. When trying to reduce your cat's stress level, you may accidentally stop the cat's heat and ruin the entire procedure. Of course, any trip will be a shock for a pet. But it is better to calm your pet with a gentle voice, rather than with drugs. It would be a good idea to take with you your cat’s favorite toys, which will remind her of home with their smell. Then the pet will feel more confident and will not resist mating.
