Do you want to learn some interesting facts about female cats? Of course, you want, that’s why you’re here! We collected the most interesting facts about our lady cats. We think you’ll love them!
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1. A Litter Of Kittens May Have Many Fathers
As a result of the fact that more than one male can fertilize a female cat’s eggs, a litter of kittens may have more than one biological father. When the female cat is in heat, she will produce many eggs over a few days and may mate with more than one male.
Cats can give birth to anything from one to nine kittens in a single litter (usually, there are between four to six kittens per litter).
Female cats can have sexual relations with more than one male to produce a litter, which explains the wide variety of colors and personalities that can be seen in their offspring.
2. They Usually Have Right-Pawed Feet.
Paw preference also differs by gender, with female cats tending to favor their right paw. The Queen’s University Belfast researchers found that female cats were more likely to use their right paws when reaching for food or to step over objects, whereas male cats were more likely to use their left paws.
The researchers discovered this after observing hundreds of cats reaching for food or stepping over different objects. It’s interesting to note that most people who are left-handed are males. Some cats are able to use either paw equally, demonstrating their ambidextrous nature.
3. Different Names for Female Cats
Female cats are called Molly or Queen. If you call the cat Molly, she’s a female, no matter her age. “Queen” also refers to a pregnant female cat about to give birth.
The word “queening” refers to how a cat gives birth. A female is called a queen until she no longer feeds and raises her young. She’ll be called “Molly” afterward. “Dam” is a lesser-known name for female cats, especially for purebred cats used for breeding or elderly female cats.
4. They Can Get Pregnant Young
Cats usually get pregnant very young, and female kittens can go into heat as early as four months. If they aren’t spayed or neutered, female cats can start having kittens as soon as they hit puberty at four months old.
Female kittens can see the world around them sooner than male kittens because their eyes open sooner.
Females are sexually mature between 7 and 12 months, while it takes males between 9 and 12 months. Some breeds, like Maine Coons, grow up more slowly than others.
5. The Most Popular Name For Female Cats Is Bella
In 2022, the name Bella will dominate the market for female cat names. It’s an Italian given name, meaning “Beautiful, God Is My Oath.”
Both “Belle” and “Bella” are French words that mean “beautiful,” although “Bella” is more commonly recognized as a nickname for Isabella, Annabella, or Arabella. Here are some “Bella” potential kittens.
6. They Don’t Get Adopted As Fast
After comparing the data from various cat shelters, adoption rates for female cats are significantly lower than those for male cats. According to the findings, female cats stayed at the shelters for an average of 8.3 months, while male cats only stayed there for an average of 6.4 months.
This may be due to the myth that male cats are more social and friendly than female cats. Another possible reason is that most people don’t want more kittens and don’t want to handle pregnancy (which may sometimes involve certain complications).
7. They Are More Likely To Live Longer
On average, the lifespan of female cats is greater than that of male cats. Both the world’s oldest cat (all time) and the world’s oldest live cat are female.
In Austin, Texas, a female cat known as “Creme Puff” reached the age of 38 years, three months, and three days before passing away. And it’s “Creme Puff” who holds the record for the oldest cat ever recorded.
8. Females In Colonies Stick Together
A cat colony is a group of cats that live outside and stay near where they can get food and shelter. In this group, it’s interesting that males and females have different jobs.
Most females live in colonies, where they help each other raise and watch over their kittens. On the other hand, males live alone, so they don’t have to compete with other males for food and females. When males have nothing to do, they tend to congregate near the edges and wait for the opportunity to mate.
9. Top 3 Richest Pets Are Female Cats
Gunther the IV is the wealthiest pet on the 2018 Pet Rich List. Tarter Sauce, aka Grumpy Cat, ranked second. Considering how famous Grumpy Cat is online, her net worth of $99.5 million isn’t surprising. In 2019, she died.
Taylor Swift’s cat, Olivia Benson, is named after a Law & Order: SVU character. Olivia Benson is worth $97 million thanks to social media and advertising for Coke and ked.
10. Tortoiseshells And Calicos Are Female
A tortoiseshell cat has a bicolor coat that resembles a tortoise’s shell. It usually comes in ginger and black versions.
A calico coat is white with orange and black spots. According to DNA, most calicos and tortoises are females. Females have two X chromosomes, and males have one X and one Y.
Calico and tortoiseshell coats require two X chromosomes; thus, they’re usually females. A male with an extra X chromosome might be tortoiseshell or calico. It’s uncommon. One in 3,000 calico cats is male, according to research. Tortoiseshell is similar.
11. Spayed Female Cats Live Longer
Banfield Pet Hospitals showed that spayed female cats live 39% longer than unspayed females. This has several causes. Spaying eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine malignancies because ovaries and the uterus are removed. Spaying also reduces the risk of breast, mammary, and reproductive malignancies.
A spayed cat is also protected from life-threatening infections like Pyometra, a deadly uterine disease. The less likely a cat develops a lethal ailment, the longer it’ll live.
12. Female Cat Was The World’s Oldest Cat
Did you know that creme Puff won the Guinness World Record for “Oldest Cat Ever,”? Indeed! Tabby mix was born August 3, 1967, and died August 6, 2005. Jake Perry owned Creme Puff in Austin.
Creme Puff isn’t Jake’s first cat to win this record. Grandpa Rexes Allen, his cat, survived to 34 in 1998. Jake says a third of his cats are 30 or older.
Final Words
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I found it interesting since I have a calico my first ever and I have owned a lot of cats The calico is very different in so many ways and almost dog like
Very good information.
I have a calico cat, her name is Myste, I spoil her and my other cat, we call him Moning. I am a cat lover!
something I’ve always wondered is whether female cats still emit some pheramones even when spayed? I ask because my girl Coco Chanel attracts the attention of intact males as if she were able to mate! She doesn’t take them on of course but I suspect her female essence is still super attractive. Is this true?
We have a similar problem. Miracle was not spayed but Charlie who was neutered still goes after her. I wonder if the SPCA did a good job neutering Charlie. He is a calm cat, smart as he can open doors. Bet we could have trained him to go potty on the toilet!
I love all cats female and male makes no difference my baby is female her name is jasmine girl