In our warm home, cats often become our indispensable partners in the sun leisurely or suddenly jump like elf. However, behind their deep eyes, there is a mysterious physiological world. Today, let us work together to gently unveil the mystery of cat sexual knowledge and explore this area that few people are involved in - the sexual mystery of cats.
Whether it is a novice who is a first-time cat fun or an old friend who spends many years with cats, there is always some basic and critical information about cats' sexual knowledge that can help us better understand and care for these furry little lives.
1. The art of gender identification When kittens are first arrived, they are difficult to distinguish male and female based on their appearance alone, which often requires professional insight. But as time goes by, when about six months old, the male cat's testicles gradually appear, while the female cat remains the same. To accurately identify, you can carefully observe their genital organs: the genitals of male cats resemble "colons" and are far away from the anus; the female cats are like "exclamation marks" and are close to the anus. When you gently lift the kitten and stare from below, that subtle distance is the key to judgment.
2. The wonderful design of male cats' reproduction
The male cat's reproductive system has mystery. A unique bone keeps their genitals bent back when not erect. Once urinating or mate, it is like a sharp sword unsheathed and pointed directly at the target. This design not only ensures stability during mating, but also cleverly prevents urine from contaminating the hair, keeping them clean and elegant.
3. Wonderful changes in the estrus period
Cats are emotional poets in nature, especially in the spring and autumn, they will usher in frequent estrus periods. The female cat (known as the "Queen of Cats") became extremely active during this period, and used that sorrowful call to weave the music of love in the night sky, sometimes even throughout the night. This is what people often call "Call of Spring". At the same time, rolling around and rubbing things is also a direct manifestation of their eagerness to court.
4. Taboos of inbreeding
When it comes to reproduction, we need to uphold a sense of responsibility. Mating cats at will may lay the hidden dangers of genetic diseases and aggravate the problem of stray cats. If you intend to let your cat reproduce, be sure to ensure their health, choose a partner without a family history of genetic diseases, and promise to give newborn kittens a warm home. In multi-cat families, we need to be more wary of the risks of inbreeding. Although this is not morally restricted in the cat world, as owners, we have the responsibility to avoid this behavior.
5. The uniqueness of menstruation
Unlike humans, female cats do not experience obvious menstrual cycles. They use the "silent estrus" method. When the egg is not fertilized, the endometrium will not peel off and bleeding, allowing all this to happen in silence.
6. A wonderful phenomenon of multiple fatherly offspring. If a female cat in the estrus meets multiple male cats, she may give birth to a kitten with different fathers, which is called "simultaneous reproduction". This phenomenon demonstrates the magic and diversity of cat reproductive systems.
7. Early arrival of sexual maturity
Cats usually reach sexual maturity at 6 to 8 months old, but this does not mean that they are fully prepared for the challenge of reproduction. Veterinarians recommend waiting at least 8 months before considering sterilization to ensure their healthy growth.
8. Male charm with cheeks
The male characteristic makes the cheek muscles of the male cat fuller and show a unique charm. Female cats cannot have this characteristic due to the effects of estrogen. The degree of brows in male cats is affected by genetics, testosterone levels and nutritional status. It is not only a sign of physiological maturity, but also a manifestation of male charm. While pursuing a cheek, maintaining a healthy weight is equally important.