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i have male and female cats plus kittens will they breed with each other

Answer
Yes. Absolutely. They don't have the social qualms like humans do regarding incest (which is the same as inbreeding), plus any nasty congenital (born with) disorders tend to pop up more often.

Needless to say, please cut down the number of cats, or please try to get them neutered. There are several low-cost clinics and cat rescue groups that can help you with the cost of neutering.  

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Brandy

Expertise

Cannot answer specific veterinary questions, but as an owner of both cats and dogs, I hoep to confer perhaps some common-sense advice.

Experience

Prior experience as a cat breeder (Maine Coons), showing and grooming cats, former vet tech, trained in animal behavior, present work as a biologist.

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former Maine Coon cat breeder registered with CFA, TICA

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BS Biology, minor in animal psychology and behavior, former vet tech

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