Let's face it: kittens are adorable! For this reason, when our furry is pregnant - and as long as her little ones have already chosen the home where they will be for the rest of their lives - it is inevitable to feel excited and happy. But… Have you ever wondered how many cats a cat can give birth?
Sometimes they are few, although there are others that ... on the contrary, they are quite a few. If you are curious, then we are going to answer your question.
When do cats start to breed?
Cats are very fertile animals, reaching sexual maturity between 5 and 10 months, depending on the breed, the daylight hours and the weather. Thus, it is not surprising that in warm areas such as the Mediterranean, female cats go into heat up to three times (in spring, summer and then in autumn) and in cold areas only one or two (spring, or spring and then in summer. ).
When that happens, if there are (male) cats nearby, or if there is one in the house living with a female cat and neither is neutered, they will do everything possible to procreate. Therefore, to avoid unwanted litters it is highly recommended to take them to have their reproductive glands removed before the first heat (at 5-6 months).
How many cats can a cat give birth?
It depends a lot on the race, on how jealous you have been, and if you have become pregnant other times or not. But usually, usually has between 1 and 12 kittens, the average being 3 to 9. It must also be taken into account that the pregnancy lasts about 57-63 days, and that you will take care of your little ones for a very limited time (about two months if you live abroad, and at least 3 months if you are at home).
So, I repeat, if we have no intention of raising her, or have doubts about what future the little ones will have, it will be much better for everyone to have both the cat and the cat neutered.