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Hi, I was hoping to gain some understanding to what happened last night. We've always had cats, now we have two at a year of age and our old man at 13, but never has this happened before. I was woken up by our little female wailing, looked out my bedroom door, and there was her brother mounted onto her. Both were "fixed" at the same time at about 7 months of age. It would have been hilarious if it wasn't for the strangeness of it, because the brother backed right off and sat behind her, both staring at me like "Oops, we were caught!" Anyways, if you would please shed some light on the situation, that would be much appreciated!
Kelsey,
This is not so strange as you may think. First of all this is major breeding season in many parts of the northern Hemisphere. Secondly, it is possible the neutering/spaying operation was not totally successful. I would go back to your vet to get the hormone levels tested. and then see what you find and what the vet suggests.
Usually, after neutering or spaying, it takes about 6-8 weeks for the hormone levels to dissipate. Cats that have bred before may remember despite having normal hormone levels, but this should not be the case in your situation.
The good news is that the cats really cannot hurt each other and very well may outgrow it.
Best regards... Norm.
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| Comment | Thank you Norman, my mom thinks that it's hilarious that I was so nervous about it, but she also basically told me the same thing before you responded. They also haven't done it again, I swear they were ashamed, however unlikely that may seem :) Either way, you made me feel better about the situation, keep up the great work! | ||
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Answers by Expert:
Norman Auspitz
Expertise
I can answer most non-veterinary questions about cats. My particular expertise is pedigree cats, breeding and showing. However, I am versed in feline behavior, cat breeds and their characteristics, general feline husbandry, and the like.
Experience
I judged for the Canadian Cat Association from 1975 until 1982. I am currently an approved allbreed judge for the Cat Fanciers'' Association (the world''s largets cat registry), and have been judging for them since 1991. I have been breeding pedigreed cats since 1971 and have been exhibiting pedigreed cats in shows since 1970. I obtained my first pedigreed cat in 1970 and have never looked back. In 1971, I obtained my first Abyssinian which has become my primary breed. In addition, I have bred Manx and Persians. Currently, besides the Abyssinians, I am also breeding Maine Coons.
Organizations
Cat Fanciers'' Association, inc. (CFA) and the Manx, Maine Coon, and Abyssinian breed councils. I am currently Abyssinian breed council secretary.
Publications
Cat Fancy Magazine, The Abyssinian Chapter in The Cat Fanciers'' Association Complete Cat Book, and Articles for various editions of The Cat Fanciers'' Association Yearbook
Education/Credentials
I received a B.S. from Drexel University in 1968, a M.Math from University of Waterloo, in 1970, a Ph.D. from University of Waterloo in 1975, and a MBA from McMaster University in 1980. I received my approved allbreed judging status in the Cat Fanciers'' Association in 1999.
Awards and Honors
We have produced a number of Cat Fanciers'' Association (CFA) National winning Abyssinian and Maine Coons. We have produced a number of Abyssinian and Maine Coon Distinguished Merit females (an award for a top producing cat), including the first Distinguished Merit Abyssinian in the red (sorrel) color. I am the CFA Abyssinian breed council secretary and belong and/or hold office in a number of cat clubs. I am also a member of the CFA Judges Association.
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