Many cat owners have not had time to neuter their cats, so they are at a loss when their cats are in heat. So the editor will tell you four aspects that you need to pay attention to when your cat is in heat!

1. Performance of cats in heat

1. Male cats in estrus

The most common behavior in male cats is the so-called "enuresis" behavior. 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 up, 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 even try their best to run away from home and look for reproductive partners outdoors.

2. Female cats in estrus

The most common phenomenon when a female cat is 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. A few female cats also have the habit of peeing anywhere during estrus. 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 female cat's posture to prepare for mating.

The condition of female cats kept indoors will be particularly obvious. 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.

2. Pay attention to the cat’s diet

1. During the estrus season, appropriately reduce the cat’s food intake

As the saying goes, "Keep warm and think about lust." Cats are also like this. They will have some thoughts when they have eaten and drank enough and have nothing to do. Therefore, when the estrus season comes, appropriately reduce the cat's food intake to make the cat less full. , increase the cat's activity and divert the cat's attention. The cat will be tired and hungry and will have much less thoughts about being in heat.

However, if the appetite is excessively affected, after repeated several times, the cat's weight will drop rapidly, and its resistance will also decrease, leading to other diseases.

2. Taboos during estrus

There are also foods that cats cannot eat during estrus.

For example, onions can destroy the red blood cells in cats; poultry and fish bones can puncture the cat’s mouth and stomach; sweets can causeIt can cause tooth decay in cats, and it can also easily lead to obesity; raw meat, which contains parasites, must be cooked; cuttlefish and octopus are not easy to digest, and should not be eaten often; abalone and conch can cause photosensitivity, dermatitis, and are harmful to cats’ ears. There is a shadow.

3. Appropriately strengthen the control of cats

1. Punish appropriately

When a male cat shows signs of estrus and urinates randomly, it can be punished appropriately. If a cat urinates indiscriminately, it should be caught on the spot after urinating and educated. You can flick the cat's nose appropriately and give stern education.

During this period, male cats that have not been castrated will start urinating everywhere to establish territory, causing the entire home environment to have a stinky smell that is difficult to remove. But remember not to hit. If the cat hits, it will resist and hold a grudge instead. Don’t scare the cat, especially not when the cat is peeing. Let it finish peeing after it has already peeed. Scare the cat to pee when it is peeing. Scared back can easily cause urinary tract disease.

If a male cat in heat is not strictly supervised, he may slip out and fight with cats outside, resulting in bruises all over his body. If you are not careful, the wound may become infected or cause other serious diseases.

　2. Keep an eye on cats to prevent them from having affairs outside

Cats in estrus will become irritable and like to urinate everywhere. And they prefer to sneak out outdoors to find satisfactory members of the opposite sex for mating. For this reason, owners should strictly monitor their cats to prevent them from going out to have affairs, and prevent cats from mating outdoors with wild cats or cats with infectious diseases, so as not to affect the health of the next generation.

IV. Neutering the cat

Neutering will return cats to their normal pre-estrus life. Completely correct the phenomenon of random urination and loud crying of female cats, and reduce the chance of male cats getting lost.

Studies have shown that pets who are not spayed or neutered have a disease rate nearly 40 times higher than those who are spayed or neutered. Especially ovary, uterus, endocrine, testicles, scrotum and other diseases. In addition, cats that have been neutered are docile, affectionate, more loyal to their owners, and help reduce stray animals.

In essence, ligation surgery is a safe, simple, and painless operation performed by professionally trained surgeons. After the operation is completed, it only takes about 3 days of rest, and the animal is like a lively animal. After surgery, the possibility of some diseases can also be eliminated. Therefore, this surgery is good for both the welfare of humans and dogs.