Is there any harm if a cat is not sterilized or bred? How long does it take for a cat to be bred?

Many people who keep cats and dogs will send their cats and dogs for sterilization after their first estrus. Sterilization is a relatively uncomfortable operation for dogs and cats, but it is generally believed that sterilization is good for cats and dogs. Especially for cats and dogs that do not need to breed. So is it good for cats not to be sterilized or bred? How long does it take for cats to breed?

Is there any harm in not neutering or breeding a cat?

If you do not want to breed your cat, it is recommended to have the surgery as soon as possible. When a female cat is in estrus, she will be very anxious. Some cats may not eat or have anuria. The main reason is the influence of estrogen in cats. If you are sterilized, you will not be affected by this hormone, the cat will not be affected by estrus, and uterine pyometra will not occur.

How long does it take to breed a cat?

Cats need to be kept together in advance for breeding in order to cultivate their affection. Generally, they need to be kept together for about three days, and by the fourth day, kittens will basically be conceived. However, before breeding, you also need to consider the choice of cat partner. It is most appropriate to choose a suitable cat of relative breed. Keeping cats together in advance can help them get familiar with each other, which can make the mating more effective.

Will cats still meow after mating?

Generally they won’t call.

After successful mating, the cat's temperament tends to stabilize and the estrus period is basically over. The gestation period of a cat is about 60 days, and a nutritionally complete and balanced diet is required. In the late pregnancy, the cat needs to be sent to the pet hospital in time to determine the vital signs and the specific number of cubs, and prepare for delivery.

Be careful not to choose cats with a large size difference. It is not recommended that a small female cat mate with a large male cat.