Breeding Timing in Cats Breeding Timing to Maximize Fertility in
Cats Breeding timing refers to a technique that may be utilized
to ensure conception in cats by the purposeful timing of
insemination during the estrus (heat) period. A fertile female
cat is referred to as a queen. Symptoms and Types In order to
maximize the odds of conception with properly timed breeding, it
is best to pin-point, as close as possible, the day of ovulation
for the queen. Symptoms of estrus in the queen are evident by
her rubbing against objects, being vocal (much more than usual),
and an interest shown by the male cat. However, timing of
breeding is less critical with cats and ultimately depends on
the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) released, which is
triggered via stimulation of the queen’s vagina and cervix.
Breeding timing and related fertility-maximizing techniques may
be utilized for a number of reasons. This may be deemed
necessary if there is an apparent failure to achieve conception
in the queen. For cats, the most r