My neutered male cat's kittens look like him. How is this possible?

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My male cat was hit about 3-2 weeks ago and my female cat was pregnant she just had her kittens the male cat has been neutered for about 8 months I’d say. And the female cat was pregnant right after and they had 6 kittens all the same color as the male. But now even after he was neutered 1 of the cats is his color and long haired just like he was and the rest of them are the stray cats color. Is it possible that the sperm of the male stayed in the females body? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 10 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure I understand the time line but cats can't store sperm. Reggae has orange in her coat so she does carry the gene for the orange coloration. The long haired gene can also be carried but not expressed. I recommend to have the female spayed when the kittens are 12 weeks old. One female cat can have up to 28 kittens in a year. This is not only a lot of cats to care for but it also contributes to the significant problem of pet over population. If cost is a concern, call the local humane society and ask about a low cost spay program. I hope this answers your questions and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My neutered male cat's kittens look like him. How is this possible?

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