If a cat has not been neutered, it will still be very troublesome for the owner when it is in heat. Male cats will start to go into heat when they are about eight months old, and female cats will start to go into heat when they are about six to eight months old. Cats in heat should not be taken lightly, here are some things to note when raising cats!

Cats in heat

In fact, cats in heat are a very painful thing, leading to loss of appetite and weight loss. Male cats can also suffer from urethritis due to secretions blocking the urethra due to repeated estrus. Generally speaking, after a male cat goes into estrus, the most common behavior is the so-called "enuresis". This behavior has nothing to do with excretion in nature. It is not about emptying the bladder of urine, but it is an act of dividing territory. During the estrus period, male cats will stand in a standing position, hold their tail high, and spray urine on vertical objects. While spraying urine, the tail will shake. During estrus, the male cat's reproductive system is in a state of congestion. Some male cats will try their best to run away from home and look for reproductive partners outdoors.

The most common symptom of a female cat in heat is that her temper becomes restless and she often howls loudly, which is completely different from usual. The genitals also suffer from congestion. When you caress the back of a female cat or the area near its genitals (such as the base of its tail), the female cat will raise its buttocks, swing its tail to one side, lie on the ground and step forward with its hind feet. This is the posture of the female cat ready for mating. The condition will be particularly obvious for female cats kept indoors. If there is no opportunity to mate, the condition will become more serious each time. The estrus period may last for about 20 days, but the interval will be shortened.

If a female cat is in heat, her meowing will be very harsh and may seriously disturb people. Male cats may also run away from home in order to mate. Therefore, cats in heat may have some unexpected effects. If it is not for the purpose of breeding the next generation, it is recommended that the cat be sterilized. And we owners can also use some methods, such as using cotton swabs or drugs, to relieve the symptoms of cats in heat. But the most fundamental method is to mate and let the female cat ovulate to solve the problem of estrus. When choosing cats for mating, you should also pay attention to the source and health of the cats. This is also for the quality of the next generation.