AboutDr Ray Wigley Expertise I can answer questions on inbreeding of pedigree cats. Also when to inbreed and when not to inbreed. Also when to consider out crossing cats to help diversify the gene pool. I can also answer questions on how to get the best out of your cat at a show.
Experience I have bred animals for over 30 years. I am actively engaged on research into FIP and other feline diseases also investigating litter size variation as a consequence of breed.
Expert: Dr Ray Wigley Date: 6/29/2008 Subject: How often can I let my Persian queens go pregnant?
Question Dear Dr Ray
I'm breeding Pedigree-Persians professionally , and I though it'd be great to ask you , how often should I let my girls mate and become pregnant , and up to which age do you think a pedigree-Persian can be allowed to mother ? I don't want to harm my girls , and they comes in to hear pretty much soon , seemingly few months after the previous pregnancy .
Thank you
Soheil
Answer Hi Soheil
In my opinion I would say it is OK for a cat to have up to four litters during their life time. The fifth litter would be a bonus just in case you suffer some tragedy with an earlier litter.
Some suggest that the litters be spread over 5 years so first litter at about one year old then every 12 to 18 months another litter.
At 7 she is about reaching the end of her ability to produce healthy kittens
The cat will come onto heat about three months after having a litter so in order to protect the cat's health and ensure the kittens are attended to I would suggets you wait until they are ready to be rehomed before you consider letting her have another litter
