Mating Call and Position Your queen will vocalize loudly. This "calling" may go on for several days unless she mates. She will then assume the mating position: head down, forelegs bent, rear quarters raised to expose the perineum, and tail raised and held to the side of the body.
Cats scream when they mate because of painful scratching from a male cat's barbed reproductive organs. Male cats may also yell in response to the female cat's noises. The noise is a natural reaction to stimulation critical for ovulation and getting pregnant.
Burst Of Hormones
If you have seen your female cat pacing back and forth, assuming a mating position, howling, and demanding attention – she's likely in heat. Female cats also feel a burst of hormones right after mating, which causes some of them to become aggressive right after intercourse, raging on their mates.
She'll probably rub with her hindquarters in particular and may frequently display the mating position with her hindquarters and tail raised. The most problematic parts of a heat for an owner are the vocalization and spraying. Cats in heat will howl loudly and constantly as they try to attract a male to mate.
It only takes a minute or two for cats to mate, and cats may mate multiple times in a short period of time. Queens may mate with several different tomcats during this time, so it is possible that a litter of kittens may have several different fathers.
On the street, a queen may mate with two or more tom cats over the length of the estrous cycle - up to 21 days, with an average of seven days. Although genetics of the queen may come into play, multi-colored kitten litters will often vividly demonstrate multiple mating.
In addition to yowling, the queen will likely put up a fight and try to scratch at and run away from the male cat, who will be holding her firmly by the neck with his teeth.
Unlike our canine companions, cats still have a lot of control over picking their mates. If you have an unspayed queen, they'll likely disappear one night while in heat and come back pregnant, with you none the wiser.
Some cats exhibit what is called “silent heat.” The cats are in heat, they develop follicles on their ovaries and are fertile, but they show no behavioral signs of being in heat. These cats will allow a male to mate with them. Silent heat is more commonly seen in cats who are lower down in the social hierarchy.
heat cycles tend to last several days in cats—the average is six days—however they can last up to two weeks. If your cat doesn't mate during this time, they'll go out of heat for a little while and then come back in. These cycles will continue to repeat until the cat either becomes pregnant or is spayed.
Once estrous cycles begin, cats may go into heat as often as every 2-3 weeks. Cats are seasonally polyestrus (also spelled polyestrous), meaning they can have multiple cycles during their breeding season. Breeding season would normally be during warmer weather and longer daylight hours.
Play with your cat
Playing with a cat in heat can distract it from such behaviors as scratching, yowling or wanting to go outside. Give your cat toys she can shred — the best are either filled with catnip or are puzzle feeders. These give your pet a better way to get out excess energy and can keep her calm for a while.
Cats take one to two minutes to mate. Thus they can repeat the process multiple times within a short period. A queen may mate with different tomcats during the heat cycle to make it possible that a litter of kittens may have different fathers.
Postmating Behavior
The tomcat often remains with the female only during a few matings, although some males will extend that time for one estrous period.
Intact males who are not allowed to breed lead lives of not-so-quiet desperation and stress, while intact males who are allowed to mate may become aggressive. Neutered males, on the other hand, can be known for their sweet and affectionate temperaments.
We now know that cats scream during mating because the male's spiked reproductive organs cause pain for the female. Males will occasionally respond with their shouts in response to this.
The Mating
First the male bites the female's neck, mounts her and positions himself on top of her. He then thrusts his pelvis into her and finally penetrates her, which usually only lasts about 4 seconds.
Sometimes a male or female cat will refuse to mate, and unfortunately, no matter how much you want a pair of cats to mate, if either refuses, you cannot make them mate. This can create problems, especially if the underlying cause is a medical issue that requires treatment.
Cats begin to cry and meow when they are ready to mate, signaling to the males to come. So you can hear your cat meowing everywhere in the house; Because she wants to attract male attention. As for the meowing and crying during the mating process itself, this is due to the male cats having slightly barbed genitals.
No matter how isolated your female cat is, if she has not been spayed, there is always a chance she could get pregnant. Whether she is around an unneutered male in your home or briefly encounters one outside (cats can easily slip outdoors by accident), even a single encounter can result in pregnancy.
The typical cat pregnancy will last between 63 to 65 days, or about nine weeks. However, there are exceptions to the rule. Just like humans, cats can sometimes give birth a little early or a little late. If you think your cat is pregnant, it is best to confirm it with your veterinarian.
In cats the average length of full parturition (delivery) is 16 hours, with a range of 4–42 hours (up to three days in some cases may be normal).