Cat lovers, have you ever noticed that your usually obedient little cutie suddenly behaves abnormally, becomes restless, and even makes creepy calls...

What happened to the master? Is he sick?

Actually it’s not, but the cat is starting to enter estrus!

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The cycle and time of cat estrus

Under normal circumstances, female cats will begin to enter sexual maturity at the age of 7-8 months; male cats will enter estrus slightly later than female cats, usually at 1 year old.

The cat's estrus cycle is 3-4 times a year, with an average of 6-10 days each time.

Affected by variety, geographical location, environment, nutrition, etc., the time will vary slightly.

Usually spring and autumn are the main mating seasons. If the female cat does not mate normally, she will go into estrus again soon after her estrus ends.

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Performance of cats in estrus

Has a restless temper, often howls loudly, and even screams like a baby crying all night long

Loss of appetite, becoming extra clingy, likes to rub against the owner or furniture, and exhibits enuresis behavior

The female cat will raise its buttocks high, willing to touch the male cat and accept the male cat’s mating

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How to take care of yourself during the estrus season

When a cat is in estrus, its nerves are in a state of excitement, its appetite will be greatly reduced, and its nutritional requirements will become higher.

In addition, cats in estrus will not only have poor appetite, but also have reduced resistance.

When the owner is in heat, cat slaves need to spend more time and energy than usual. When accompanying the owner, you can use toys such as cat teasers to divert the owner's attention, consume their energy, and relieve the owner's discomfort during estrus.

A cat in heat can easily run away from home in search of a mate, so it is important to keep an eye on the owner.

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Sterilization

If you have no plans to breed the owner, for the sake of the owner’s health, it is best to take him to be neutered.

It should be noted that neutering is best done to avoid estrus, as the blood flow to the genitals of cats in estrus increases., sterilization at this time will increase the risk of surgery.

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Is the cotton swab method mentioned on the Internet reliable?

When a cat is in heat, it will affect the normal life of the cat owner and even disturb the people. So some people want to use some methods to avoid the cat's estrus period.

The editor once saw a post on the Internet, saying that cotton swabs can be used instead of the male cat’s penis to terminate the female cat’s estrus.

Female cats have inserted ovulation, which stimulates the ovaries to ovulate. Once the female cat ovulates, she will stop being in estrus. In principle, there’s nothing wrong with it!

​But, is such an operation really feasible?

Of course not feasible

Studies have shown that female cats are prone to "pseudopregnancy" if they do this, which greatly increases the chance of suffering from pyometra and breast tumors.

Therefore, there is no shortcut when it comes to breeding and neutering when necessary.

The master’s health is the most important thing!!!