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Questions tagged [breeding]

Issues to do with the reproductive cycle and process of mating and breeding a pet, including gestation, birth, feeding and weaning.

Issues to do with the reproductive cycle and process of mating and breeding a pet, including gestation, birth, feeding and weaning. For any type of animal that is kept, predominantly as a pet. Not for questions about livestock.

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Why does my dog get stuck to the female after mating?

Whenever my dog mates, he ends up stuck inside the female. Attempts to separate them prove futile. Why are they stuck together after mating?
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Can a dog contract a sexually transmitted infection?

My friend has a dog that has mated with so many female dogs. I've been a little worried about this dog lately because he is becoming more promiscuous. Are there dog sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? How prone is this dog to contract them?
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How fast do rabbits really breed?

Someone recently mentioned "breeding like rabbits". So my question is how fast do rabbits breed? If I accidentally bring home a pregnant female rabbit, or a male and female pair from the local fair, and she has babies, and I keep everyone together,…
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How can I tell if a breeder is ethical?

I am preparing to adopt a puppy. I have done a lot of research, and keep hearing about puppy mills and such. I am considering a Goldador (mixed-breed), and the breeders are relatively few and far between. So I cannot simply drive to them to check…
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Should I be worried that my 11 month old Bichon Frise hasn't had her first season?

Well, from what I've seen and heard amongst various sources, my Bichon puppy should have had her first season at approximately 6 months. She is just over 11 months and hasn't yet had her first season. My question is, should I be worried? For…
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Do Rabbits Inbreed?

I understand that rabbits quickly reproduce, but when a litter is born, is there a possibility that a male and a female from the same litter will reproduce?
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What should you do with kittens when the mother runs away from you?

I have recently bought a farm, and with it comes seven (yes, seven) cats that are already living on the farm. The original owner had been feeding them all, but never bothered to play or interact with them (ever since they were born, I presume), so…
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At what age can/should a baby rabbit (kit) be separated from its mother?

I know that rabbit gestation is 28 - 31 days, and that the mother can get pregnant immediately after birth. Does that mean baby rabbits can be weaned when they are 4 weeks old? Assuming the mother is not having another litter at the 4 week point,…
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My leopard gecko is digging. Does this mean she's gravid and trying to lay eggs?

Found this question on a leopard geckos group on Facebook. My new gecko keeps digging in her earth. As soon as I flatten and evenly spread it out she pushes it all back to the same spot and sits on top of it. Could this be a sign of eggs? Or is it…
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What are the signs that a female platy fish is about to give birth?

I have a 10 US gallon tank that has been up and running for about 6 days. I purchased 2 female and 1 male platys and they have been in it for about 4 days. I believe both females are pregnant (they both have dark abdomens and are getting bigger),…
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Should I worry about a kitten who is the result of inbreeding?

My friends' cat recently gave birth however it was later revealed that the father was the cats' son. My friend offered to let me adopt one of the kittens but I am worried that the kitten I adopt will end up having something wrong with it due to the…
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What is the difference between a "reputable breeder" and a "pet mill?"

I have seen and heard some really bad things about puppy mills and other pet mills. And many places, like the AKC, recommend finding a reputable breeder to purchase an animal directly rather than buying one from a chain pet store. What is the…
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What age will a male Swainson's Lorikeet remain fertile until?

My friend has a mated pair of Swainson's Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus), a subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet, that he hopes to breed. The female is 3 years old, and has just laid her second clutch of eggs since my friend got her.…
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How can I tell if my cat is pregnant?

I discovered that my cat was pregnant only a week before she give birth to kittens. What behaviors or signs could have indicated to me sooner that she was pregnant?
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Can a cat get a sexually transmitted disease?

If my normally indoor cat mates with a feral cat, is it at risk of getting any diseases? My cat has all of its vaccines up to date, so I suspect the only concern would be a sexually transmitted disease. Inspired by a comment at the question Cat -…
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