Understanding how cats breed is important if you want to welcome a healthy litter of kittens into your home.

Everything you need to know about how cats breed

You must take extra care of your cat while they’re in heat. During this period, their behavior will be different and cats of both sexes may try to escape from home.

If your cat is expecting kittens, you must pay particular attention to their health so that both mother and kittens will develop properly. Make sure you are up to date on how your cat’s needs may change during their pregnancy.

Learn how to look after a litter of kittens

Our advice will help you prepare for your cat to give birth, from their pregnancy to the when their kittens are weaned. Learn about how kittens develop and how to help them feed, first from their mom and then onto proper food when they’re weaned.

If you want to stop your cat from being able to mate or get pregnant, we also have advice on feline contraceptives, spaying and neutering.

You can also find our articles on diseases related to the feline reproductive system and how to spot the warning signs that these could be affecting your pet.