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How soon does a cat come back in heat after she's had a litter of kittens?

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Cats can sometimes come back into heat while nursing a litter, so it's important to keep them away from male cats until they can be spayed.
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How often will my cat come into heat?

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In the world of breeding cats, the female cat is usually called a "queen". Her heat cycle is often called the "estrus cycle" or simply "estrus". There are many factors that contribute to the length and frequency of the estrus cycle, including the female's age, her overall health, her genetic background, and also environmental factors such as temperature and daylight hours. Once a queen begins her estrus, she may stay in heat anywhere from several days, to 2-3 weeks.
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How often does a female cat come in heat?

Veterinary FAQ's
Cats come into heat seasonally. They cycle at approximately 21-day intervals during the spring, summer, and fall.
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When does a dog come into heat?

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A dog will begin her heat or estrus cycle at different times depending on the breed but typically it begins between 6 and 8 months of age.
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Isn't it better to let my female dog/cat have a litter of puppies/kittens first?

Frequently Asked Questions - Red Cedar Animal Hospital
Absolutely not! Again, the cancer preventing benefits are the highest if the pet is spayed before her first heat. The bigger issue is the number of unwanted pets; the shelters are full of pets needing homes that may end being euthanized for lack of a home.
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But isn't it best for the cat to have at least one litter?

Cat Crisis Coalition: FAQ -Frequently Asked Questions
There is no scientific evidence to support this and studies to date show that cats that have been desexed as kittens show identical behaviour to those that have been desexed later. If you allow your cat to have a litter, there can be several problems ? there may be difficulties with the birth and she may require a caesarean, which is both draining on her health and expensive; there may be difficulties rearing in rearing the kittens and there is a need to find the kittens homes.
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What age will my dog/cat come into heat?

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Although Estrus cycles can vary greatly among individuals, small breed dogs typically come into heat around 6 to 8 months old. Large breed dogs may not come into their first heat cycle until 8 to 10 months old and may be even later for some giant breeds. Puberty in kittens typically occurs at 6 to 10 months of age depending on when the kittens are born. Typical breeding season for cats is February to August.
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what age does a cat come in heat? How often? How long?

Willamette Veterinary Clinic, Corvallis, Oregon
Cats can come into heat as early as six months of age. Increasing day length stimulates them. During the spring and summer, female cats will be receptive to breeding for several days. This will continue to cycle about every 2 weeks or until the cat is bred. The heat cycle will end with coming of fall and decrease in day length.
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When does a cat/dog go into heat?

Coit Hedgcoxe Animal Hospital / FAQ
The heat cycle is the mating period for female animals. Cat's normally have their first heat cycle between 5 to 10 months of age with the average being 6 months. Dog's first heat cycle are normally between 6-12 months. Some females of larger breeds may not have their first cycle until they are 12-24 months of age. Remember the above information is general not all females follow these patterns. Consult with your veterinarian if your pet does not seem typical.
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Do you take cat litter as well?

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Yes, we do take cat litter, about 20% of our customers are cat owners. We encourage people to use clumpable cat litter.
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Subject: What can I do to make my Cat's kittens come faster??

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My cat is pregant and we know her kittens are coming soon, is there anything we can do to make them come faster??? Please email!! What can I do to make my Cat's kittens come faster?? -- DR. JOHNNY JERKOFF, Mon, Jan 24 2005, 11:15:07 i forgot to mark the day that i breed her with another dog..i believe its been 2 months since then..her tummy has dropped n gotten hard. i can feel the pups move n also see them at times. someone just told me 2 nights before about checking the temp.
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How soon after my dog/cat has a litter can I have her "fixed"?

Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter
Your dog or cat can be spayed two weeks after the puppies or kittens have stopped feeding off of their mother or approximately 8 to 10 weeks. (back to top)
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If I have a litter of kittens is it okay for me to give them to you to find homes for?

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We don't recommend this either but we don't wish to see kittens become homeless, strays or die so call us if you are out of other options.
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I just found a litter of kittens outside. What do I do?

Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter - New Hampshire
Be aware that young kittens are not able to eat on their own and can fail within hours unless they receive the proper care and nutrients! The most important thing about young kittens is to keep them with their mother. If it appears that there is no mother or that she is not caring for them, gather the kittens in a secure box and make sure they are kept in a warm room (at least 80 degrees F). Contact the Manchester Animal Shelter immediately to arrange transport.
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My cat had kittens. Can you take them?

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Oh, how often we've heard that question. If we took everybody's unwanted kittens, we would be overwhelmed with kittens, not to mention veterinary fees. So besides ending up in bankruptcy court, we would have to find homes for lots and lots of kittens. If we agreed to take your kittens, would you have their mother spayed or would we end up with the same question repeated in another four to six months? If we could, we would save them all. Right now we are filled to capacity.
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Question: How soon after my dog/cat has a litter can I have her "fixed"?

FAQs - Department of Animal Care & Control
Answer: Your dog or cat can be spayed two weeks after the puppies or kittens have stopped feeding off of their mother or approximately 8 to 10 weeks.
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How do I get one of your kittens?

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The first step is to send us an e-mail and inquire. Please, include information about yourself, and others who will be living with the kitten, along with information about pets you now own, or have previously owned. BACK TO TOP
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What does this do to the cat?

Pet Doctor - Frequently Asked Questions
The typical cat with hyperthyroidism is middle aged or older; on the average, affected cats are about 10 years of age. The rapid rate of metabolism causes the cat to lose weight. It tries to compensate for this with an increased appetite. In fact, some of these cats have a ravenous appetite and will literally eat anything in sight! Despite the increased intake of food, most cats gradually lose weight. The weight loss may be so gradual that some owners will not even realize it has occurred.
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x2022; Do you charge to take in my pregnant cat or kittens?

Mat Valley Kitties FAQ
No, there is no charge but donations of money, cat food, litter or other supplies are always appreciated.
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Q: A female cat had kittens outside. What should I do?

Resource Center. Alley Cat Allies
Don't trap a mother who is nursing her kittens unless you can catch the kittens, too. Tiny kittens cannot survive away from their mothers for long. If the kittens are newly weaned (usually four to six weeks), ask if your veterinarian can perform surgery and return the mother within 48 hours. Even though eating solid food, very young kittens are unlikely to survive without their mother for body heat and protection.
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How do I know when my cat is in heat?

Dogwood Vet Pet Care Tips
Your cat will suddenly become more affectionate, more vocal, and will sometimes roll on the floor as though in pain. This is normal behavior and should not be cause for undo concern.
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Every cat will be a bit different while in heat. Where dogs have vaginal bleeding during estrus, this is very rarely the case with cats. However, you will surely notice a change in their behavior! The majority of queens become quite vocal and loud, and become very needy and wanton of affection. They may roll around on the floor or lay down right in front of your feet as you are walking. Constantly wanting to be with you and to be stroked may be an understatement for most queens.
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Where does the heat come from?

Interex - Aquamist Frequently Asked Questions
Two main source of heat: when air is compressed, it just heats up naturally, compressor efficiency is the other, it can contribute over half of the total heat produced. C ambient, compressing the air to 0.5 bar will raise the charge temperature to 61 C (39C rise) at 100% adiabatic efficiency. Unfortunately most modern compressors operate between 60% to 70% efficiency. At 65%, the actual outlet temperature is 81C (56C rise) !.
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Why does my cat sometimes go outside of her litter box? How can I get her to use it again?

Cats and Kittens Magazine - Frequently Asked Questions
There are many reasons why your cat might no longer use the litter box, including stress associated with the box, new litter, a new cat or a household move. Regardless of the reason, punishment will not have an effect on your cat. She will not understand why she is being punished. A positive approach is much more effective. Before you re-train your cat, you must first get rid of the odor. Do not use cleaners with ammonia or chlorine, two compounds that exist in your cat's urine.
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What do I need to do if I want to sell or give away my litter of puppies or kittens?

Louisville-Pets.com
The mother must be licensed in order to sell or give away puppies or kittens. All forms of advertising must contain the current license number and the name and address of the buyer or recipient of those animals must be reported to Metro Animal Services. The other options are to obtain a Breeder, Dealer or Kennel Permit. Section 91.
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Can kittens use the Out of Sight Litter Box®?

Out of Sight Litter Box - FAQ's
Many cats act like kittens, but kittens are not mature enough to gain access to the shelf and litter pan area to use the Out of Sight Litter Box®. You will know when your kitten is ready for our product when that little one jumps up on your lap, instead of climbing up your leg.
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Can kittens use the Litter-Robot™?

Automatic self-cleaning cat litter box: Litter-Robot - FAQs
To ensure the comfort and safety of your cat, we strongly advise against using the Litter-Robot in unsupervised, automatic mode for kittens or small cats that weigh less than 5 pounds. Due to their low weight, kittens and small cats will not activate the cat sensor. You can, however, start the Litter-Robot cleaning cycle manually by plugging in the power cord when the litter bed needs to be cleaned and then unplugging the power cord again once the cycle has been completed.
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Is it a good idea to let a cat have at least one litter?

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No domestic, feral or otherwise, cat should be allowed to have kittens. Early spay is imperative. (See About FFSC.)
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Why isn't my cat using the litter box?

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Is the litter box clean? Is there food near it, if so move the food (and water) away from the box. Have you changed litters, or tried another brand of litter? Has something changed within the home lately? Have you brought a new pet into the home? You can also try to have more than one litter box--or if your litter box is covered, take the cover off--if not covered, put one on it. Suspect UTI take cat to vet.
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