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Can a Spayed Cat Grow Ovaries Back?
Can a spayed cat grow ovaries back? In general, no. If a spayed cat appears to grow ovaries again, it may be that the previous spay surgery did not remove the ovaries completely, causing the cat to go into heat again.
How a Female Cat Chooses a Mate
When breeding, does the female cat actually pick the male? Here's how mate choice works in cats.
What to Consider Before Breeding Your Cat
If your only reason is 'I heard breeding is good for the mother cat' or 'it is inhumane to leave her unbred while she is in heat,' we suggest you drop the breeding plan.
Do Female Cats Get Periods?
Many cat owners have this question. Today we'll explore the science and explain the reproductive health of female kittens.
Spring Cat Care: What Owners Should Know
Spring is peak mating season for cats and a time they easily catch hairballs and colds. Here is what to watch for in spring cat care.
Autumn Cat Care Tips
As summer fades, the change to autumn brings special reactions in cats — seasonal shedding, estrus, and a dip in resistance. Learn the key points of caring for a cat in fall.
Rabbit Blood-Mating Technique
Blood-mating breeds a doe 12-24 hours after birth to raise litter rate, but only for strong does with few kits; match age, season, and nutrition, and avoid it for breeding-stock or weak animals.
Dog and Cat Reproductive Diseases: Signs and Routine Medication
Reproductive disease in dogs and cats is less common than other ills but easily missed. This guide covers testicular, prostatic, vulvar/vaginal, uterine, and mammary/navel inflammation with the drugs that help.
Seasonal Cat Care: Managing Your Cat Through the Year
A cat's care needs change with the seasons. Spring brings heat and shedding, summer risks heatstroke, autumn is breeding and molting season, and winter calls for sunlight and warmth. This guide covers the key management points for each season.
My male cat has a piece of red flesh at the urination opening – what is it?
A protruding red piece of flesh at a male cat's urethra is likely the penis, which normally stays hidden but can protrude during heat, and some cats may lick it - normal for that period. However, if it is red, swollen, or discharging, with frequent litter-box trips, straining, or dribbling, it may be infection or urinary disease and needs a vet.