Cat care
Female domestic cats reach sexual maturity at 6-7 months, while male cats reach sexual maturity at 9-10 months. This depends on the season, breed, and individual characteristics. By this age, the animal has not yet reached physiological maturity and is unable to produce full-term offspring. The optimal age for reproduction is one and a half years. Therefore, mating during the cat's first heat is not recommended. A female domestic cat can mate and give birth to kittens 2-3 times a year.
Signs of pregnancy in a catSpaying cats involves minor surgery. Therefore, to speed up the recovery process, the animal should be fitted with a special bandage, or blanket, as it's also called.
This device can be purchased ready-made, or you can sew it yourself.
How to sew a blanket for a catSo, a new cat has arrived in your home. And, of course, every owner is concerned about their new pet's health. Most illnesses that can affect your pet can be easily protected. While it's impossible for someone who takes full responsibility for their pet to predict every possible illness and threat, it's still worth making every effort to do so. Timely vaccinations will undoubtedly help.
Vaccinations for cats