Sexually Mature?

dell1234

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Hello I have to Kittens Tiger(male) and Chloe(female) both 3 and a half months and brother and sister.My worry is that they will have kittens.I live in Ireland and Its law that you have to get them neuterd at a min age of 6 month.Can you please tell me when they will become mature and can brother and sister mate?
 

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brother and sister can mate and they will, but there kittens will be deformed!!
 

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Originally Posted by HollynCats

brother and sister can mate and they will, but there kittens will be deformed!!
A little dramatic, surely?! The kittens would not, necessarily, be deformed but, of course, there are many reasons why they should not be in a position to mate, not least the fact that they are brother and sister.

Females can come into heat as early as 4 months and males can become sexually active soon after, so I'd get them fixed as soon as your vet will do it. If your vet won't do it before 6 months you'll need to watch carefully for signs of your female going into heat and separate them promptly until you can get them done. I'm not sure what you mean when you say 'min 6 months' - do you mean it's illegal to get them done sooner?
It's perfectly safe to get kittens neutered earlier than that, and if you have a male and a female together I'd recommend getting them done as soon as you can.
 
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yes it is illegal to get it done before six months because it is ment to stunt their growth according to the Irish Vetnery accoation.Can you give me the signs of them coming into heat?
 

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Originally Posted by Dell1234

yes it is illegal to get it done before six months because it is ment to stunt their growth according to the Irish Vetnery accoation.Can you give me the signs of them coming into heat?
Wow - I'm surprised at that. It's not commonplace to get it done before about 6 months here in England, but it's not illegal. I've always had my boys done at around 5 months, and some rescues neuter kittens before they rehome them. It tends to depend on individual vets as to when they will do it.

Signs of coming into heat - being particularly affectionate, rolling around the floor, howling, trying to get outside to find a mate, spraying (sometimes) - you'll know! Although I do believe females sometimes have what is called a silent heat when the signs are very muted. I've never had a female cat so have no personal experience of this! I'm sure someone else can be more specific.
 

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Wow I can't beleive they actually think it will stunt their growth! That is crazy. I get my kittens done as young as 8 weeks old. Tell them to do a little research heh.

But once they hit 4 months old I would just perminently seperate them until they can get done. Preferably the female first if you do have to wait all the way until 6 months because if the male matures and then is neutered and the female isn't spayed, he can still get her pregnant about a month after being neutered.

Also know that she can get pregnant while not in heat once she matures to go into heat for the first time. It is not just when she is in heat that she can get prego, but all the time! I was going to say to see if you can get your vet to do one asap but if it is actual illegal then they probably won't. What do they do in emergency situations?

I am glad I don't live in Ireland heh.
 

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the females also have a "heat stance" its pretty obvious, you will know when you see it, she kind of kinks her tail and lifts is up and raises her butt in the air.
 
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