1. When is the best time to breed cats
1. According to the cat’s estrus period Inference
Generally speaking, short-haired pet cats are mostly in estrus around 6 months of age, long-haired cats or foreign short-haired cats are mostly in estrus for the first time around 10 months of age, and the estrus period of female cats is usually It will be earlier than that of male cats. Female cats generally develop mature ovaries and release follicles around the age of 6 to 8 months, and the phenomenon of estrus occurs; male cats generally have gonads mature at the age of 7 to 8 months, produce sperm, and have the ability to reproduce offspring. Each time a cat is in heat, it usually lasts for about 3 to 7 days. It is usually recommended that the female cat be bred after 1 year old. The body and temperament of the cat during this period are relatively stable, which is more conducive to breeding kittens.
2. Determine the best mating time for cats
Cats become adults after 12 months of age. The ability to digest and absorb nutrients can be very good for breeding offspring. In this case, it is generally best to mate the cat on the second day of heat, when the chance of mating success is highest. However, mating of kittens that have not yet reached sexual maturity will not only cause great harm to themselves, but also prone to less litter, small individual, weak physique, and low survival rate of the fetuses born. Miscarriages, premature births, obstructed births, or stillbirths can occur, and they can also affect their ability to reproduce later.
Second, how to arrange cat mating reasonably
1. Avoid Cross-breed mating
The genetic structure of cats of different breeds is different, and the mating of two cats of different breeds can easily produce kittens with congenital diseases or genetic defects. In addition, care should be taken not to breed cats with cats that are much larger than it, so as to avoid dystocia during production.
2. Avoid inbreeding
The DNA of cats and their close relatives is similar. Inbreeding can easily produce offspring that are stunted, mentally handicapped, deformed or suffering from genetic diseases and other defects. It is recommended to look for cats with more than 5 generations of kinship for breeding, that is, two cats have no common ancestor within 4 generations, or let it breed with cats that are not related to it.
3. Avoid mating with unhealthy cats
Cats with serious diseases or serious physical defects are not suitable for breeding, otherwise they are likely to transmit their diseases to their offspring , or produce defective offspring. Moreover, both mating and production of cats require a lot of physical strength. Sick cats are prone to stress in this case, resulting in recurrence or dystocia.
