How old can a cat get pregnant? I ll tell you!

The time for a cat to mature sexually is about July to August, and if there are symptoms of estrus, it means that it can be bred and pregnant. However, it is generally recommended that cats only breed and give birth after one year of age, because cats are only sexually mature in July and August, but not yet mature. If they are breeding at this time, the cat may have poor pelvic bone development, resulting in difficult delivery due to the fetal head diameter and the pelvic bone diameter being too small, which will endanger the cat's life.

1. What are the common symptoms of cat estrus?

Rolling all over the ground, rubbing people wildly, sticking their butts and screaming wildly, and it will also be accompanied by a decrease in 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 can adjust his hair and soothe it to relieve his emotional irritability.

2. The frequency and cycle of cat estrus

Under normal circumstances, the female cat's estrus time is about once a month and lasts about 5-7 days. Except for the relatively poor mental energy during the estrus, it is normal at other times. However, when the female cat is sexually hormonal disordered and the ovarian development is abnormal, it will cause estrus once a week, or even continue to continue to estrus. At this time, the female cat will continue to lose weight, and in severe cases, it may cause abnormal breast hyperplasia, lumps, etc., normal. If you do not have the idea of ​​breeding, it is recommended to sterilize as soon as possible to alleviate their estrus.

3. What are the symptoms of a cat's pregnancy?

After the female cat is successfully bred, there will be no obvious symptoms in the early stage of pregnancy. Enhanced appetite, drowsiness, and enlarged abdominal circumference may occur in the middle of pregnancy. If you want to determine whether the female cat's breeding is successful, it is recommended to take it to the hospital for a B-ultrasound examination after 3 weeks of bridging. The pregnancy period of the female cat is about 60-68 days. During the pregnancy period, there will often fluctuate certainly due to its own emotions and number of fetuses. The more fetuses, the shorter the pregnancy period. Examinations during pregnancy can be done with B-ultrasound examinations for 30 days, 45 days, and 55 days to determine whether the fetus development is normal and how long is the expected delivery period. If you want to determine the number of fetus, you can do a DR examination.