D19: Feline reproductive features Flashcards
why are cats special when it comes to repro?
Cats are unique among domestic animals in their reproduction in that → ovulations are typically
reflex ovulations in response to mating or genital stimulation
can cats ovulate spontaneously?
- Cats have been demonstrated to often ovulate spontaneously, or at least in the absence of vaginal
penetration.
what si the sexual activity of a cat?
Sexual activity:
synchronous (seasonal),
polyoestrus,
continuous (under artificial illumination),
sensitivity to photoperiod
when do males/females reach puberty?
- Female = 9 (6-12) months
- Male = 12 (10-14) months
what is the breeding season of cats?
jan -> july
number of chromosomes in a cat?
2n = 38 chromosomes –> 19 pairs
blood groups of cats
Blood groups: A, B, AB, isoerythrolysis possible
what will increase ovulation rate?
number of copulaitons
what are the alternate ovulatory cycles?
Anovulatory (14 days)
Ovulatory (35 days
what is the gestation period of a cat?
63 days
persian cats are lonegr
when does the embryo enter the uterus?
when does the embryo implant?
- Embryos enters the uterus 5th day after ovulation
- Implantation: on day 16th
- Intrauterine migration: can occur ( 50%)
how is pregnancy diagnosed in cats?
- Pregnancy diagnosis: palpatory, sonography
common litter size in cats?
3 - 9 kittens
lactation period of cats
50 days
when does reproduction decline in cats?
8 - 10 years
