Cat Reproduction
Cat Reproduction
Cat Reproduction
Estrous Cycle
Psuedopregnancy:
• Sterile mating induces ovulation of follicles and
formation of CL release progesterone which is
maintained for 35-45 days
Reproductive Tract
Oviduct
Uterine Horn
Uterine Body
Urethra Cerivx
Vagina
Vestibule
Vulva Clitoris
Hormonal Changes during Estrous Cycle and Pregnancy
Copulation
Progesterone
LH
Parturition
Estradiol
Heat Heat
10 20 30 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Days
Mating of Queen induces LH surge for Ovulation
Pregnancy Diagnosis:
Abdominal Palpation: 20-30 days
Termination of Pregnancy
Scrotum
Kidney Rectum
Ureter Testis
Os Penis
Glans Penis
Reproductive Anatomy of Tomcat
Ductus Deferens
Ureter
Scrotum
Glans
Penis Urethra
Prostate
Gland
Bladder
Average age at: 9 months.
Semen Characteristics:
Volume: 0.04 ml
Total Sperm 15-130 x 106
Motility 60-95%
Breeding and Mating Behavior
Oviduct
Opening to Bursa Ovary
Uterine Horn
Scrotum and Penis
Penis
Scrotum
Caput
Epididymis
Corpus Testis
Epididymis
Scrotum
Penis and Pelvic Region
Ductus
Bulbourethral
Glans Deferens
Gland
Penis
Bladder
Urethra
Ductus Pampiniform
Deferens Plexus
Caput
Corpus Epididymis
Epididymis
Testis
Cauda
Epididymis
Penis and Accessory Glands
Bulbourethral Prostate
Glans Gland
Gland
Penis Penis
Penial
Spines Urethra
Crus
Penis