Female cats do not need to be neutered. However, neutering can help female cats reduce the risk of pyometra and uterine fibroids, and it can also extend the life of female cats. If the female cat is not neutered for a long time, the female cat will go into estrus. The cat will be very noisy during the estrus process, which may disturb itself and the neighbors. If mating is successful during estrus, kittens may continue to be born, which will invisibly increase the number of stray cats.

Methods to take care of a female cat in heat:

1. Spend more time with her. Play her favorite games and wear her out. This will reduce her energy and help her settle down and sleep more instead of wandering around barking.

2. Pet the cat. When a female cat is in heat, she likes to rub her owner's heels. At this time, the owner can constantly stroke and gently pat the cat's butt, which can temporarily stop the cat from being in heat. Although stroking takes a long time, sometimes half an hour to several hours, the advantage is that it can stop the cat from going into heat, so it is suitable for owners who have time.

3. Prepare something for her that can heat itself. For example, water-heated electric mattresses, electric carpets, and even more upscale cat nests that can adjust the temperature. Warmth can relieve the anxiety of a female cat in heat.

4. Use catnip only if it can calm your cat. Cats react very differently to catnip. Some will relax and calm down when eating catnip.

5. Cats often use urine markings to attract male cats when they are in heat. Therefore, keep the cat's litter box clean at all times and encourage her to use the litter box.