Most owners believe that after mating, the cat will stop screaming demandingly, rolling on the floor, will successfully become pregnant, will successfully carry it to term, and will give birth to active, healthy kittens. We hasten to assure them: not everything is as rosy as it seems. Owners often encounter difficulties after mating their beloved pet with a stud cat. And if the latter, having done the deed, pushes away the “mistress”, goes home and continues to lead his usual way of life, then the cat, like its owner, still has a long and difficult path ahead. Some of the elements of a pet’s behavior after intercourse will seem unusual and even frightening to the owners, but will be within the norm, while others may indicate the development of a pathological process. So how does a cat behave after mating and what do its actions mean?
How does a cat behave after mating?
When the cat is ready
Purring beauties can bear offspring once every 6 months. The time of year, as many owners believe, does not matter. The first estrus in cats is observed from 7 to 9 months of life. However, these are approximate figures. The process may begin earlier, or perhaps much later.
Knitting a pet is allowed only when it is healthy and in good spirits.
Maximum fertility is observed in the second to fifth year of life. This period is also the luckiest, that is, the risk of developing anomalies in kittens is minimal. A cat can bear offspring and give birth for up to 10 years. Starting from the 7th year of life, the animal’s cycle is disrupted. Kittens during this period may be born with developmental abnormalities (this happens quite rarely, but it is worth considering). The same applies to those kittens that are less than a year old. Their sexual development is rather weak. Therefore, the connection should be carried out in adulthood. The best time is after the third heat. This condition will allow you to bear healthy offspring and not harm the mother.
If a cat is too shy (this usually happens when she does not go outside), then it is better to mate her with an experienced partner.
A little foreplay
It is worth noting that it will not be possible to make a connection right away. It is better to introduce the female to the cat gradually. Ideally, the cat will be brought to the “producer” every day for 10-15 minutes. Each time the time of their communication needs to be increased.
Attention! If the first mating of a young male ends unsuccessfully due to the cat’s aggression, then he is unlikely to want to repeat it. Therefore, the choice of the “groom”, as well as the “bride”, must be taken responsibly.
Problems with the tray itself
Why does a cat shit anywhere if it is completely healthy? The reason is quite banal. For example, she doesn’t like the tray itself or the unusual filler. Many companies produce similar products. And not all of them care about the quality of the raw materials used. The new tray is made of cheap, low-quality plastic and, as a result, the cat craps everywhere. What to do in this case?
Well, first of all, change the tray. It is better to purchase a more expensive model, but from a trusted manufacturer. Secondly, you should carefully consider the choice of filler. You may have to go through several options until you find one that suits the animal.
Can't understand why a cat shits everywhere? Look in the tray. When was the last time you cleaned there? Cats are clean animals. They won't write where it's dirty. Some pets force owners to clean the litter box after each visit.
Or maybe, on the contrary, you are too zealous about cleaning the cat litter and abuse detergents? Many household chemical smells simply repel animals. If you recently changed the disinfectant, this may also be the reason why the cat began to shit everywhere.
The size of the cat litter box can also be a source of problems. Perhaps your pet has simply grown up and felt cramped in the old tray. It will be enough to replace the container with a more spacious one, and everything will work out.
The placement of the tray itself may also be a problem. A cat will never do its business in front of a large crowd of people or, for example, in a draft. It is best to place the tray in a secluded place, away from the front door or passage. You can put it in the toilet or bathroom, but you must make sure that the door there is always open. The cat will not go to the toilet where it eats. Therefore, keep your cat's litter box away from food and water bowls.
For the shyest animals, a closed toilet, in the form of a house, will suit you.
Proper conditions for mating
In order for the mating to be successful, the female is brought to the male, but not vice versa. The cat should feel like a master in its area. He definitely needs to mark his territory. And, if the owner prefers to wash off the marks with special solutions that kill odors, then the animal may refuse mating.
Cats need to get used to each other
If, on the contrary, you take the cat to the cat, then he should stay in the house where the “bride” lives for several days. Ideally – 10 days. This period will allow the cat to completely mark the area.
External factors play an important role in mating success. The room where mating is expected must be large so that the animals have the opportunity to play.
Territory marking
Can't understand why a cat shits everywhere? Look out the window. It is likely that March has come and the cat has simply gone on a spree. Despite the fact that man domesticated the cat a long time ago, it still remains a wild creature. Therefore, they continue to communicate with the opposite sex like animals, through smells.
During heat, a cat may begin to shit in corners, unconsciously trying to attract cats with her scent. Male individuals also mark territory, thereby showing the boundaries of their possessions.
There are several ways to solve the problem:
- Give the animal what it wants - find a mating partner.
- Use hormonal drugs to reduce libido. They should be selected by a specialist.
- Once and for all, resolve the issue by castrating (sterilizing) the animal. This does not guarantee that the cat will stop shitting in the corners, but he will not mark his territory.
Mating process
When a cat goes into heat, her behavior undergoes changes. She demonstrates her readiness for mating in the form of loud meowing, rolling on the floor, lifting her tail to the side, and arching her back. She takes the same body position during intercourse. The cat settles on top, clinging to the withers with its teeth. The paws are located on the sides.
Classic position during mating
It all starts with foreplay. The cat approaches the female, sniffs her and purrs gently. Most cats at this moment drive the cats away, hissing and waving their paws. The male retreats, but not for long. Then the attempt is turned again. And so on until the cat agrees to mating.
The sexual contact itself lasts 15-25 seconds. During the ejaculation process, the cat makes a loud sound. This is explained by the presence of spines on the penis (to stimulate ovulation). The cat at this time pushes her away from him. The pet may show aggression towards its lover. Therefore, he must quickly run away and hide.
Next, the female will begin to actively roll around on the floor, then will lick the genital area. Some cats are not ready for secondary intercourse. It is possible to repeat sexual contact only after 3-7 attempts. There can be a lot of matings. Therefore, there is no point in doubting that the cat will become a mother in 9 weeks (if the groom’s reproductive organs are fine).
How to prepare for the birth of a cat can be read in our article.
The first thing the cat will do is start licking itself.
Ideally, mating is best done on day 3 of the cycle. Here the probability that ovulation will occur is almost 100%. Some people practice mating within 3 days of the start of estrus, which is also quite effective.
Cat behavior after mating
It’s worth saying right away that mating is a very energy-consuming process for a cat. Several days of loud meowing, lying on the floor, multiple sexual contacts can leave their mark on the female’s well-being.
Therefore, the animal may feel tired, hide in a corner, crawl under the sofa and simply sleep quietly for several days. If the pet comes out of the “nest”, drinks water, eats, and goes to the litter box, then everything is fine, there should be no reason for concern.
The cat is clearly tired after mating
An increased appetite in a furry pet is also considered normal. During mating, the animal loses a lot of calories and energy, which it tries to replenish by feeding on a bowl of food. Some veterinarians believe that in this way a responsible cat accumulates strength for bearing offspring and subsequent births.
You should not mate a cat with a male at the very beginning of estrus (proestrus). She simply won’t let him near him and may scare him away.
Some pets continue to demand a cat even after numerous sexual intercourses. This process is also easy to explain. It all depends on what day of estrus the intercourse occurred. The fact is that the number of hormones fluctuates throughout the entire period of estrus. Accordingly, the animal’s behavior will change. On average, estrus lasts about 5-10 days. These standards are approximate. The duration may be longer, or it may be shorter.
If sexual intercourse occurred in the first days (from the third to the fifth day of the cycle), then the estrus will last the prescribed amount of time. The body does not perceive pregnancy immediately after fertilization. Therefore, some cats behave at this time as if conception had not occurred and continue to demand a cat for mating.
The cat is still asking for a cat
The owner should not allow the breeding to happen again. This can lead to the fact that fetuses with different dates are fixed in the uterine cavity, which will cause the birth of dead kittens or with developmental abnormalities. For mom, this is also a dangerous process, sometimes leading to exhaustion and other dangerous consequences.
If sexual contact occurs in the middle of the estrus period (5-7 days), then there is a high probability that the pet will calm down and stop demanding a cat. Concern on her part will manifest itself if the duration of estrus is more than 10 days. But the activity will not be the same as in the first days.
You should not immediately remove the cat from the carrier. Let the animal sit there for a while and get used to its surroundings.
If intimacy occurred in the last days of estrus, then the cat will behave calmly. In the last days of estrus, the animal's hormonal levels stabilize. Therefore, 90% of all cats stop being active and demanding a male.
If after mating the cat continues to leak?
After mating, the female may continue to worry for a couple of hours (or even days!), scream, stick out her tail when touching her rump, and lie on the floor. This is a natural process and should not cause concern to owners. The fact is that during the process of estrus, a large amount of sex hormones is released into the bloodstream.
Ovulation begins approximately on the second day (up to 30 hours) after mating. Therefore, it is quite reasonable that the cat will demand a cat for at least 1 more day.
The cat does not yet understand that she is pregnant and continues to roll on the floor
How to understand that ovulation has occurred? Everything is very simple. If the cat is no longer interested in the imported bride, this means that the process of release of the mature egg from the ovaries has occurred and the pet can be safely taken home. The same applies to the aggressive behavior of a cat towards a former lover.
The cat is aggressive against the cat
It is worth noting that the female can demand a “groom” during pregnancy. This process is due to the fact that the level of progesterone in the blood decreases sharply due to pregnancy. Pathological hormonal disruption occurs 3-6 weeks from the day of fertilization. The cat does not realize that she is pregnant, so she will demand to finish the job she started. Coitus should not be allowed during this period. Especially if 60-75 days have not passed since the date of mating.
After mating, the cat secretes mucus from the vagina: is it normal or not?
It is worth saying that mucus released from the vagina after mating is in some cases a normal phenomenon, and in others it is pathological.
Usually, within 2-3 days after intercourse, the cat begins to leak a transparent, viscous secretion. This indicates that the heat is continuing. This process should not cause concern to owners.
You need to sound the alarm when the secreted mucus is red, brown or brown in color and emits a putrid odor. It means:
- inflammation in the genital area due to the development of a bacterial or viral infection;
- miscarriage;
- relapse of chronic diseases of the reproductive organs.
The mating clearly went wrong
Abortion can occur 2-5 days after mating or in the last stages of pregnancy. The reasons may be:
- infectious diseases (plague, chlamydia, toxoplasmosis, brucellosis, etc.);
- non-infectious factors - abnormalities in fetal development, endocrine diseases of the mother, injuries, intoxication, taking drugs that affect the functioning of smooth muscles, hypothermia, overheating, etc.
If cloudy and foul-smelling discharge mixed with blood appears, you should immediately visit a veterinarian.
At the veterinarian's appointment
The causes of the infectious process may be foreign microorganisms present on the cat’s reproductive organ or in the cat’s vagina. The inflammatory process starts when the animal’s immunity is weakened, or there are microcracks on the walls of the vagina. Poor functioning of the body's protective functions leads to increased proliferation of bacteria, which causes the development of endometritis, vaginitis, oophoritis, metritis, etc.
In most cases, infectious diseases lead to miscarriage. Therefore, it is very important, even at the stage of pregnancy planning, to take the cat to the veterinarian and carry out all the necessary tests for the presence of infections.
A caring owner decided to take his pet to the veterinarian
False pregnancy after mating
In cats, unlike their barking cousins, false pregnancies are rare, but they do occur. The reasons are:
- lack of motile and healthy sperm in the cat;
- slight mobility of tadpoles;
- diseases of the genital organs of the manufacturer.
False pregnancy, like normal pregnancy, is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- swelling of the nipples;
- the cat begins to be cautious;
- milk cartons increase in size;
- The pet's belly is rounded.
False pregnancy is very similar to true pregnancy
After the required time has passed, the cat gives birth and milk appears. False pregnancy causes serious stress in the cat, mental disorders, and hormonal imbalances.
To avoid false pregnancy, you should ask the owners of the “inseminator” in detail about his health and previous “victories.”
It’s worth asking about any vaccinations you have received. There have been situations when, after mating, males infected cats with dangerous infectious diseases - feline herpes, distemper, calcivirus, etc.
Video - About the puberty of cats, about the signs of an animal’s readiness for mating
Why does a cat limp after mating, meow loudly, and be afraid to sit on the floor?
If this happens, then the owners should examine the cat and make sure that it is not wounded, bitten, scratched, etc. It happens that during mating the animals behave hostilely. Males can strongly grab a cat, bite its withers, back, and scratch it strongly in order to hold it during intercourse. Therefore, it is very important to cut the nails of both pets before mating. This will avoid serious injury.
This is how some cats react to sexual intercourse
Veterinarians do not recommend bathing cats before mating, so that the natural smell does not disappear.
Cats that have not copulated before should not be mated. This could end badly. An inexperienced cat will take a long time to attach itself to the cat, hold it with all possible methods, which will lead to injuries. In addition, owners should take note that they should not enter the room while cats are mating. Animals can get scared, twitch, fall from a height, get hurt, or be injured.
Special drugs
To wean an animal from shitting in the wrong place, you can use special products that are available in any pet store.
Here is a list of the most popular products that have received positive user reviews:
- “Shit? No!".
- Innotek SSSCat.
- Stop-it Cat.
- "Antigadin Antipakostin."
- TX-2928 Trixie Fernhaltespray.
- "Antigadin."
- Hartz Stay OFF spray.
- "Stop spray."
- Beaphar Katzen Fernhalte Zerstauber.
- Gimpet.
There is another category of drugs. They have the exact opposite effect and attract cats. If your pussy “forgot” where to go to the toilet, spray it into the tray, and after a while everything will get better. The most popular are:
- "Sharp Cat"
- "My place? Yes!".
- Ms. Kiss “Trains you to use the tray.”
- "Toilet Training for Cats."
- Mr. Fresh.
How to find out if a cat is pregnant after mating7
Unfortunately, there are no pregnancy tests for cats. The owner will have to rely on psychological and physical signs of conception.
Table. Symptoms of pregnancy in a cat
| Signs of pregnancy | Detailed description |
| Not in heat | From 2 times a month to 1 time every 3 months. If the expected date is approaching, and the animal does not show any signs of readiness to mate with the cat, most likely she will soon become a mother. Do not forget that estrus can also occur during pregnancy - at 3-6 weeks. Therefore, it is not worth judging the occurrence of pregnancy only by this sign. |
| Nipples change color | They are usually flesh-colored or slightly darker. During pregnancy, the nipples become bright pink. This is especially noticeable when the cat is preparing to become a mother for the first time. |
| Drowsiness, weakness, lack of desire to play or frolic | Just like humans, cats have hormonal changes during pregnancy. Therefore, there is a change in mood, behavior, taste preferences |
| Behavior change | The pet becomes overly caring, demands more attention and affection from the owner, begins to spend a lot of time in the same place and arrange it |
| Tummy rounding | At the same time, the cat does not look blurry, as is the case with obesity. |
Mating should be carried out after 1 heat. Pregnancy should occur no more than 2 times a year. Since regular childbirth torments the animal.
It is worth noting that before 21 days it is not possible to find out whether a cat will become a mother. The first signs of conception and the possibility of an ultrasound will appear only after the specified period.
Ultrasound
Cat aggression
Sensitive cats can be quite emotional, receptive and fearful. They don’t need a special reason to be scared, which is why it is recommended to pet the animal from an early age, give it a lot of attention, and play with it. This is how his socialization occurs. He gets acquainted with the world, people, things and becomes less susceptible to various kinds of changes. If the cat has lived alone since birth, even the loud sound of the TV will frighten him.
An aggressive animal is very unpredictable. Such a cat can scratch its owner for no reason, bite or even attack. Hissing in dark corners, fur standing on end, crazy eyes can scare anyone. And yet, in most cases, this is not the pet’s fault. This is just his response - self-defense.
