I will make this quick and understandable i am a foster mom for kittens and cats that come into the shelter mostly i get moms and kittens..i have a mom cat right now who im keeping and a kitten who i decided to keep..the kitten is about 3 and a half months old and his mother has begain to be in heat..i just cought him imatating sex with her!! could he get her pregnant at this young age? they will not allow kittens to be fixed until 5-6months of age and the mom cant be fixed until a week after the kitten is fully weaned and hes still feeding off her at least 3 times per day!! how did he learn this behavior?? well i also have 4 neautered males in the home that also imatate sex did he learn that behavior from them? sorry about the long questions but im very worried my biggest question is can a 3 and a half month old kitten get his mom pregnant?if u can post a link for a source that i can review the answer to this it would be great! thanks ever so much!
2006-11-23 14:45:28 · 12 answers · asked by kyras_mommy121205 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's very natural for a cat to know that behaviour. He is simply going by his instinct and yes it's very possible for him to inpregnate her at such a young age. I have known them to do that. I have kept cats all my life and have raised over a dozen litters. The best thing to do is keep an eye on the lil guy which is almost impossible, nature always finds a way. Don't be surprised though if this would happen.
2006-11-23 14:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by apple_bottomz_28 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. I used to foster kittens, at one time I had 13 in the same room...yeah it was interesting and I can't say I'd ever do it again (13 at the same time that is) anyway I had several kittens at the same time, from two different litters and then introduced a third kitten by itself a few days later. It ignored all the others but whenever any other cat got close, it hissed and batted. He was just pissy in general. Anyway at night I would separate them because it's impossible to monitor their behavior, I think I'd be most afraid of claws in the eye or something along those lines. During the day I would put them together. They will develop social skills and learn to live with one another.
2016-05-22 21:31:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kittens are usually weaned at 6 weeks of age!! I hope you are feeding the kitten solid food! If not...no wonder he is nursing as he must be starving! I am surprised the shelter is not helping you more with the care of these cats! Go ahead and get the mother spayed!
2006-11-24 14:18:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, at 3 & 1/2 months, the kitten should already be weaned. Kittens can be taken from their mothers at 8 weeks. So, go ahead and have her spayed.
2006-11-23 16:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Animals like dogs and cats are not sexually mature until about 6-8 months of age. (Usually 8 for males). However, he should have been weaned by now-- the absolute latest a kitten or puppy should be weaned by is 4-6 WEEKS. And, obviosly, the kitten should be neutered as soon as possible, otherwise he may wind up "oversexed". Which nobody appreciates.
2006-11-23 14:58:44 · answer #5 · answered by 20224_RenaissanceSummit 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Very unlikely to get his mom pregnant.Why do you think he is imatating another animal? Mateing comes natural to all animals.They are not taught how to mate.A 3 month old kitten nursing is way beyond my understanding.There is no need for it.Seperate them the mother and kitten for a week.Its not normal to allow a kitten that old to nurse.
2006-11-23 14:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of this problem, but I'd keep them in separate areas to be safe. He's way overdue to be weaned anyways. I'm amazed his mother has been letting him feed. I'd put the poor kitty in heat into a separate room so she can stay away from the annoying guys.
2006-11-23 14:49:10 · answer #7 · answered by Shane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your kitten should not be able to get his mother pregnant. I think that what you have here is a simple case of monkey-see, monkey-do. Even though he is still feeding off her, he can see what the other male cats have done, and wants to do the same.
2006-11-25 15:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by Laura B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is no, he is just being an animal. Make sure you have them all fixed asap.
2006-11-23 14:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by crissyk24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not yet but have him spaded when he is 5-6 months old !
2006-11-23 14:47:26 · answer #10 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋