Most toms reach sexual maturity between six and twelve months of age, although this can sometimes occur as late as 18 months old. A tom cat who has been unable to sire a litter with a proven fertile female by 18 months of age may be evaluated for infertility.
Male cat breeding age
Can a 6 month old male cat mate?
Yes. By six months, most male cats have reached sexual maturity and will mate with a female cat in heat. Most vets neuter males around five months old. You should take your kitten to the vet immediately.
Can a 5 month old male kitten mate?
The typical age a male cat reaches sexually maturity is usually around 6 months, and even as late 18 months. The chances of him being fertile enough to impregnate her even at 4-5 months is unlikely (in the case that he is an early maturing breed — oriental).30-Jun-2017
Can a male cat mate anytime?
Older queens (female cats) can still have cycles, albeit fewer, until they are spayed. … A male cat's critical heat season is usually September to March. However, a tom (male cat) that has reached full maturity (typically 6-12 months) can mate with a female cat whenever she allows it.21-Jun-2021
How do you know if your male cat wants to mate?
Vocalization. Your cat will make very loud meowing and yowling noises, in the hopes of attracting a mate. Affectionate or clingy behavior. Rolling on the floor.12-Aug-2020
Do all male cats spray?
Both male and female cats can spray. Unneutered male cats are the most likely to mark. They also have the strongest smelling urine. About 5% of neutered females and 10% of neutered males continue urine marking after they've been fixed.28-Jun-2021
Can a male kitten get a cat pregnant at 4 months?
Both male and female kittens may reach sexual maturity between four and six months of age, so it is entirely possible a kitten could impregnate his mother.16-Aug-2019
Will a male cat try to mate with a male kitten?
One male is just trying to dominate the other. He's trying to tell him he's the boss and he'd best not forget it. There is no penetration between the two. The dominance behavior happens amongst both neutered and what they call intact animals.