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Estrus Behavior in the Queen
A non-spayed, female cat is called a queen. Find out what to look for when she comes into estrus, or "heat"
Pregnancy Calculator
Figure out when to expect kittens. This calculator is in chart form.
Pregnancy Calculator
Figure out when to expect kittens. This calculator is set up so that the user can enter the month and day of mating to figure out when kittens are due.
Pregnancy and Delivery
Good overview of feline reproduction, covering anatomy, mating, pregnancy, delivery, and post natal care of kittens.
Breeding, Pregnancy, and Queening
From the Westosha Veterinary Hospital in Wisconsin. In-depth overview of breeding, gestation, delivery and potential problems to watch for when breeding cats. Also covered: post natal care of mother and kittens.
Normal Labor and Delivery in the Cat
From the Westosha Veterinary Hospital in Wisconsin. An overview of pregnacy, nutrition and labor in cats.
Nutrition for the Reproducing Queen
From Purina Pet Foods. What to feed the pregnant cat; continuing through weaning.
Pyometra (Uterine Infection)
Aimed at dogs, but the information here is true for cats, too.
Pyometra (Uterine Infection)
Again, this article is aimed at dogs, but the information is true for cats. Photos on this site of a pyometra spay surgery.
Pet Overpopulation
Points to consider before breeding your pets.
Neutering
Learn about this common surgery, also known as castration, and why it is important for the health of your pet.
Neuter Surgery
Also known as castration, learn more about this commonly performed surgery to neuter male cats.
Spaying
Learn about this common surgery, and why it is important for the health of your pet.
Spay Surgery
Read about this commonly performed surgery to neuter female cats. See surgical photos of a feline spay.
