Feline reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
Puberty
A
female 9 (6-12) Male 12 (10-14)
Synchronous - seasonal, polyestrous or continuous user artificial light, dependent on photoperiod
Breeding season Jan - jul
2
Q
Cycle
A
Anovulatory 14 days, Ov 35 days
Spontaneous ovualtors
- gestation 63 days, lactation 50 days
litter 3-9
3
Q
Feline genetic diseases
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PKD in Persian cats Hypotichisis in mexiacan and Peruvian does and sphinx cats Deafenss - blue eyes, white cat Verbellar degeneration and hypoplasia Manx factor HCM in maine coon Myasthenia grVIS IN cats Haemolytic anemia, pyruvate kinase, Abyssinian and somali cats
