Before the usual suspects leap in and tell me to get her spayed, I must explain. She is a pedigree Burmese and I want her to have a litter. I have a stud all lined up but she's 9 months old now and there's no sign of her coming on heat. Do you think she's sterile? She's happy, active and well fed.
2007-07-24 05:56:33 · 7 answers · asked by Molly F 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
She's young yet, don't worry about her not having a heat. Also, don't breed her on the first heat, wait until she's quite a bit older before breeding, and be sure to have potential owners lined up.
2007-07-24 05:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by dolly 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cats can go into heat as early as 4 months. I would think by your cats age she would have had one. Some cats have what is called a silent heat meaning just that you wouldn't be able to tell if she had one or not. You should be talking to the breeder that you got her from..she could help you the most. Or bettter yet, get her spayed! 3 million cats are killed each and every year for lack of homes..there's no need to breed more. Leave it to the pros.
2007-07-24 06:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by Marlou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. No she's just too young, and it's not the time of the year for her to mate yet. Cats get ion heat on specific times, usually in January. That's when you should expect her to mate.
2. Regardless of her being of a specific breed, you should still spay her, because even if you find homes for her kittens, this way you reduce the possibility for finding homes to unwanted kittens who will be killed in shelters or in the streets.
3. She must not be bred so early, even if she comes into heat. She is like a 11 year oild girl, she may have her period, but she is too young to have babies. You will put her life and the life and health of the babies at risj if you breed her now, even if you breed her in January. I would wait until after that.
2007-07-24 06:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes first heats can take up to a year to occur, but have a vet check her to be sure. But it's not best for her health to breed her on her first heat. She's still young and maturing and a pregnancy would be not be in the best interest of her health. Wait till her second heat cylce at least.
2007-07-24 06:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not against you breeding her but, SHE IS TOO YOUNG TO HAVE HER FIRST LITTER!
A female cat should be allowed to attain her adult size before breeding. If bred early, she will put her energy into feeding the unborn/newborn kittens instead of finishing her growth. She will be 18-24 months old before she is ready for breeding.
A male should be 18 months of age prior to being allowed to breed. This allows time to determine if he is healthy and suitable for breeding. Temperaments are passed to the offspring as are genetic diseases.
Before the breeding season begins, make an appointment for a physical exam, vaccinations, stool check for internal parasites, and any other necessary tests. Both parents should be tested for FeLV and FIV before each breeding. They should be healthy and free of ear mites, fleas, and ringworm.
The cats should be tested for genetic conditions such as polycystic kidney disease, hip dysplasia, patellar luxations, and heart disease. These tests should be done before breeding. Check with your veterinarian for other breed specific diseases that should be screened for before breeding.
The female cat should be at her ideal weight at this point. Those too heavy or too thin may have an increased difficulty conceiving, carrying the litter, and queening.
In addition to physical health, the personalities of the parents are also important, since they play a major role in determining the kittens' personalities. If the parents are easy-going and friendly, chances are good that the kittens will be also. If the parents are aggressive or fearful toward people and other animals, chances are good that the kittens will be also.
2007-07-24 06:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, The average age to go into heat is about 6 months but it can be as early as 4 months and as late as a year or longer. Don't risk it, please get you cay spayed. In the long run you will be happy you did.
2007-07-24 06:01:41 · answer #6 · answered by doxie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, a cat can have her first heat anywhere from 6mo to 1 year.
2007-07-24 05:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by babyblueslvt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be patient it will happen your cat is still young and you are lucky the heat has not started yet!!
2007-07-24 06:00:10 · answer #8 · answered by Bonnie F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet and see.
2007-07-24 06:00:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋