I don't have the money right now to get my male cat, Boots, fixed and he's been wanting to mate. He already got one cat pregnant once and he's starting up again. I NEED to know how long this will last!!!
2006-10-29 14:55:32 · 9 answers · asked by lil_miss1562 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
How long what will last? The breeding? It will last until the males are neutered and the females are spayed. I'd suggest re-homing some of your cats, if you cannot pay for the procedure to keep them from breeding.
2006-10-29 15:00:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know what you are going through. I have 14 cats. It is a long story. They are all spayed and neutered. Well except for two that adopted us not long ago. My advice is to get the females spayed first. See if the vet will let you make payments and don't let them trick you into anything else. Let them know you only want the basic spaying for a cat. No blood work or shots. They got me once on the blood work for one of mine. I thought it was free and my bill for one cat was $160. And the blood work was pointless. They told me afterward that she didn't need it done. I was not happy.
Anyway. That was how I got them spayed and neutered, by making payments. I couldn't have done it any other way.
Now as far as how long will it last. Well. Females go into heat for two to three weeks at a time. The vet usually won't spay a cat in heat. The male will be crazy for her until then and sometimes even when she isn't in heat.
Then there is the thing. Your male cats will start spraying eventually if they haven't started already.
You have to start taking in the female cats and getting them spayed soon. Make payments. If you don't you will end up with more cats. Or you will have to find homes for some of them. And I know how hard that can be. I have 14....need I say more? I love cats dearly.
The best of luck to you!!!!!
2006-10-29 15:12:45 · answer #2 · answered by Lucinda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will "last" until you get him neutered...their is no better answer...he will mate with any female in heat...females can stay in heat until they are breed (they are induced ovulators). Unlike dogs that have a heat cycle, cats can go into heat at anytime, and may also go into heat more quickly when an un-neutered male is living in the same household...
Please get all your cats fixed...check to see if there is a low cost spay/neuter program with your local humane society...also, please keep your cats inside, if you are not already...not only do they contribute to the over population problem but they also spread diseases like feline leukemia, FIP and FIV...
Keep all your unneutered males seperate from your intact females...that is the only way to insure no more kittens...
If you can not afford your cats, please talk to your local humane society or find new homes for them...l am sure you love your cats, so love them even more by knowing how many you can afford and by putting a limit on how many pets you have.
2006-10-29 17:06:26 · answer #3 · answered by luszoo3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until he gets the female pregnant(AND HE WILL)or until you get him fixed.The kittens will grow up and do the same thing,so if your not going to get them fixed get used to it,and make room for LOTS of kittens.Call some shelters and ask about low cost programs which most states offer a couple of times a year.Think of all that litter,vet care and food over the course of a lifetime and maybe the cost of fixing them wont seem so bad after all.
2006-10-29 15:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will last as long as you have females going into heat and an un-altered male cat.
Check with your local humane society and explain to them that you have a male cat that needs to be neutered but money is a problem. They may be able to direct you to a vet that can do it inexpensively. Having a male cat altered is cheaper then having a female cat spayed.
Please be a responsible pet owner and have them spayed and neutered.
2006-10-29 15:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will continue to happen as long as Boots is kicking, he wont stop until he's fixed and that is very sad. There are programs out there to help, maybe a ferral cat coalation or others. You obviousally have a computer, you can find help!
2006-10-29 15:03:18 · answer #6 · answered by embo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have females that aren't spayed!
Try getting a reduced certificate from your humane society or S.N.A.P. (spay and neuter all pets). Most cities and towns across the country have some sort of assistance for spay and neutering pets. Investigate it.
2006-10-29 15:03:09 · answer #7 · answered by trusport 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
forever...get him fixed...thats too many cats
2006-10-29 15:02:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you have my sympathy.
That's a whole lot of ppppperil.
2006-10-29 15:00:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋