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Sphynx Cat Mating 101.
In today's video, we are going to talk about the Sphynx cat and everything that you should know before mating them.
Adopt a Sphynx cat that is not spayed or neutered, and you may begin to wonder, “When do Sphynx cats go into heat?” and the answer is, about 5 or 6 months old.
Males do not go into heat regularly like females, but sexual maturity occurs at 6 months old. They will always be ready for reproductive activities if a female is around.
This is the quick answer, but to really know more about the Sphynx and heat, please continue watching.
GOING INTO HEAT CYCLE.
Female cats are what is known to be as polyestrous. This means that they go into heat on a repeated basis. It can happen to them several times per year. It takes females about 6 to 9 months of age, to reach the ideal sexual maturity.
Meanwhile, this happens to males a little later on in life. It should be noted that male cats do NOT go into heat, rather they become sexually aroused when they smell the varying secretions that female cats spray while going through the estrous cycle.
They will seek out the female and may even fight with one another over a female, the winner having the chance to reproduce with the female.
Let's talk about the ESTROUS CYCLE.
The biological term for a cat in heat is called, “estrous cycle”. It is when a female is most “intune” with a male cat and may last anywhere from 46 days if the cat mates, and possibly extend by three more days if no chance to mate is present.
This cycle will occur every two weeks and cats can become pregnant no matter the time of year. Seasons can play a role in cats and the estrous cycle.
When it comes to Europe, cats go into heat during the beginning and middle of the year, in the USA it happens in early spring and late fall.
For females, bleeding will not happen during heat as the internal uterine lining is not being shed. You may see some vaginal discharge, but there will be no bleeding from your female Sphynx.
If you do notice blood, take your cat to the vet right away as this could be a sign of pyometra, among other things. Pyometra is a uterine infection that can be deadly. If you suspect this, get to the vet immediately.
Bleeding may occur for other reasons also, such as rectal cancer, poisoning, or may even be caused by a parasite. Trauma may be another reason cats bleed, sometimes from the nose.
Now that we are done talking about the basics of the heat cycle, lets move on forward to the CLEAR SIGNS to look out for, in order to know if your sphynx cat is in heat.
A female sphynx will show very distinct signs that she is in heat. She will be very affectionate, and require lots of your attention, most of the time seeking it, in fact! She will rub her body on your legs, feet, furniture or corners.
Rolling on the floor is a common behavior, as is pacing around continuously. If you reach down to pet your cat, she may assume the mating pose, which is crouched low, with rear end in the air.
You will hear female cats yowling often, as a means of signaling males she is ready to mate. Secretions coming from the vagina will also be used as a means of marking their territory, and also left as a sign to males that they are ready to mate.
They will also lick the genital region, and these organs will be swollen.
You should also be advised that your cat will make several attempts to leave your home, so be sure all doors, windows and cat doors are secured. You should also watch out for your curtains and windowpanes, as the cats are doing their best to escape at the first chance they get.
Males, although they do not go into heat, will respond and you will know what it means. You will hear them calling out to a female cat, making his presence known to her and indicating he is ready to mate.
The meows and sounds coming from him, will be of an urgent nature and will be very frequent. These tend to happen during evening hours, so be ready to take measures so that you can get some sleep, and quiet them down.
Males roam around, searching for females and marking with urine. They may also pace or fight with other males as well.