Puberty: The stage of adolescence in which an individual becomes physiologically capable of sexual reproduction, typically occurring between the ages of 6 and 12 months in cats.
Puberty (the age at which animals can reproduce) in the cat ranges from 4 to 12 months, with the average being 6 to 9 months. At puberty, cats are generally about 75% of their mature body weight.
Cats reach puberty early and have a long breeding life. Queens are excellent mothers and are able to have up to three litters a year. Before you allow your domestic house cat to breed, be sure you have homes for all the kittens.
Rats reach puberty 6-8 weeks from birth so make sure if your rats do have a litter, that the pups/kitts are sexed and separated before this age.
(both these breeds are more prone than average to medical problems - see Siamese Cat Health Problems and Persian Cat Health Problems). Persians reach puberty later than average at up to 18 months of age. While Burmese cats are fastest to puberty.
Pediatric behavior problems refer to undesirable behaviors exhibited by kittens between birth and puberty. It is important to address this as early as possible, because behaviors acquired during this age range may be difficult to change later.
This robust and healthy breed does not reach maturity until around two years of age and enters puberty fairly late. When two Exotic Shorthairs are crossed, they may produce longhaired kittens called 'Exotic Longhairs' by the C.F.A.
In a typical cat, puberty occurs at around 8-9 months of age. A typical longhair breed starts her cycle later than a shorthair breed. Most queens cycle from January through October. This is termed seasonal polyestrous cycling.
He is affectionate and very attached to his owner. Playful, athletic. Females enter puberty late. Kittens grow slowly and do not reach adulthood until three or four years old. They are easy to groom, as a good weekly brushing is sufficient.
These hardy cats can tolerate the harshest winters. Females enter puberty late. Kittens grow slowly and do not reach adulthood until three or four years old. They are easy to groom, as a good weekly brushing is sufficient.
Protein: A food source of nitrogen based substances from plants and animals.
Puberty: A growth stage reached between 6 and 12 months of age when cats become sexually active and able to reproduce.
Pyometra: An infection of the uterus.
 See also: Heat, Behavior, Veterinarian, Shelter, Neuter
  
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