Dr. John Bradshaw in his book Cat Sense writes that if a mother is highly stressed during her pregnancy her stress hormones may cross the placenta and impair the development of her kittens’ brains and endocrine systems. The endocrine system … Continue reading →
The article is over 2 pages. Although the question is asking whether pregnant cats are clingy, it is really asking whether a domestic cat becomes more affectionate when pregnant. The answer to that question appears to be a yes, judging … Continue reading →
Somebody asked, “My cat wants to lie on me while giving birth. What do I do?”. To be absolutely clear, the question means that her cat wants to give birth to her kittens while she lies on top of her … Continue reading →
The literature that I’m reading provides me with conflicting information. My book on cat health problems (which is the best book on the market1) tells me that the best time to spray a female cat is at 5 to 7 … Continue reading →
Gestation times for cats varies among the species and is longer for the larger cats for the simple reason that they are larger.
Continue reading →The expression on mamma cat’s face while she is nursing her very young kittens is priceless. Who said that domestic cats don’t have facial expressions? I think she is regretting not having the operation.
Continue reading →Cat owners are not used to discussing cat contraceptives because it is commonplace to neuter and spay domestic cats. Why aren’t cat contraceptives more popular? It is probably because (1) cats are the patients rather than people and it is … Continue reading →
In a strict sense, cats do not have periods primarily because they do not menstruate. A period is part of the menstrual cycle for female humans. This happens normally every 28 days or so. It can last between three and … Continue reading →
Hi guys – Danielle from Ark on the Edge here. Well, well, well stupid me thinking there used to be a kitten season and after my last article about the 11 black and white brigade kittens that we had, were all … Continue reading →
My female cat got out and now I am afraid she my be pregnant. She is not real young but I would still consider her a kitten. She hasn’t went into her heat stage yet and I am looking to … Continue reading →
