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Hi Susan,

This varies for each cat, just as it does for humans. Cats can get pregnant as early as four months, although that is very early. Most cats live at least 10 years, but many live much longer than that. If you start doing the math with an average of two litters a year (some cats will have more) and eight kittens per litter (some will have more or less) times just ten, you come up with a lot of kittens! This is why most people choose to neuter their cats.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

How many years is a cat in her "kitten bearing" years? At what age are they unable to achieve a pregnancy?

-- Contributed by: Susan

Hi Amber,

Only you can decide if you want to breed this cat or not. However, you didn't mention what breed his is. If he is not a specific breed that is in demand, then financially there would be no reason to breed him.

There are many reasons to neuter a male cat, including preventing him spraying in your house to mark his territory and to avoid aggressive behavior.

My suggestion would be to discuss all your options with the vet and then decide what works best for your situation.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I just returned from Siberia and brought back a cat back from the Tuvan Republic (couldn't stand the thought of him freezing in months). It is a black, medium-hair (not long or short) male with tufts of fur coming out of his ears. He has a charcoal/black belly. He is 6 months, relatively small with massive muscle development (vet never saw in American cat, 1 exception 2-year old barn cat). Is he worth breeding or should I just have him neutered?

-- Contributed by: Tuvan cat - ? worth it

Hi Mimi,

I'd keep an eye on her. If she loses too much blood, a trip to the vet might be in order just to be on the safe side.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

yes my himalayan cat bleed when she was in terrible heat. I continued to see it in the litter box.. i think it's a period effect

-- Contributed by: Mimi

Hi Karensa,

Most cats do not urinate when in heat or giving birth. However, there may be some discharge or minor bleeding. Anything extreme would be a reason to make a trip to the vet. Hope that helps!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

hi i read somewhere that the female cat doesnt bleed but urinates everywhere?is this at all correct? Thanks

-- Contributed by: karensa

Hi Alet,

I actually wouldn't recommend that you breed your cat with the male from her own litter. Any genetic abnormalities will be more likely to be passed on by inbreeding in this way. It would be better to seek out a stud cat from another litter. You can try asking other Persian breeders to see if you can find one in your area. Often, there is a small fee or request to receive some of the kittens.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi Lori,

I breed with Persian cats and would like to know from what age a male cat is ready to mate with a female? My male passed away a week ago and my female is on heat now, can she mate with one of her sons from a previous litter because my male was a awesome large cat and he is the only male left with his father's gene's?

-- Contributed by: Alet Joubert

Hi Katrena,

The male's behavior is a dominant behavior. He is trying to show the female that he is in charge. So, why has he started this all at once? It is possible that the female has become more aggressive with the male cat as she exhibits some nesting behaviors in preparation of her soon to arrive kittens.

I would probably separate the cats for the rest of her pregnancy and until the kittens are ready to go to homes. Also, getting the male fixed will likely lessen much of his aggressive behavior, so your brother might want to consider that as well.

Hope that helps! Good luck!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My brother has 2 cats. the feamale is due anyday now. His male, who has been real sweet till now, has decided to pick on the female. He bites her on the back of the neck, and picks on her. She is not in the mood, and they have to monitored all the time.They keep her i their room at night, he torments her horribly. What is all this about, and what should we do?? He is talking about getting rid of his male, But he is a beautiful animal, and we want to fix this if we can. Thanks, katrena

-- Contributed by: Katrena

Hi Lois,

This is actually more common than you might imagine. Just like children, cats sometimes need to be taught what is acceptable and what isn't. You don't mention how old he is, but he may outgrow this behavior if he is still young. However, if he is an adult cat, then you need to decide what boundaries are acceptable. For example, the kneading is not sexual in nature. Kneading is actually a sign that the cat feels comfortable with you.

The biting and the humping are probably behaviors you want to discourage. Imagine if a visitor came over and he began doing this to them. Watch his pupils. They will likely dilate just before he starts this behavior. When this happens, place him on the floor and ignore him until he calms down. If he insists on biting or humping, tell him no and ignore him. When he stops, praise him, as cats respond best to positive encouragement.

If he still does not stop the behavior, you may want to have his hormone levels tested, just to be on the safe side.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a little male smoke persian who has been neutered and front paws declawed. He came to us from someone who couldn't keep him. For the last week he has been on my lap kneeding and then started biting my shirtsleeves. Now he's on my arms with his forepaws tightly around my wrist rubbing his personal parts on my sleeve. Have you ever heard of a cat doing this? It's very cute,but my arm is getting torn up and I worry that something's wrong.

-- Contributed by: Lois Adamek

Hi Janice,

You'll find a reply to your question at Ask the Cat Experts under "Cat Refuses to Breed".

-- Contributed by: Kelly

my female scottish fold will not let the male mate with her ..all the signs are there but when he gets close she fights him fiercely...he has scratches on his face....what can i do to help this mating along

-- Contributed by: JANICE
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