Female cats usually start to go into estrus at 7-8 months old, and they will start to go into heat for the first time when they are one year old at the latest. There are also cases where they go into heat for the first time as early as four or five months old, and female cats usually go into heat for the first time. A little earlier than male cats. It will vary depending on the cat's breed and living environment. After a female kitten matures sexually, she usually goes into estrus in spring and autumn. The estrus period occurs every 20 to 28 days. The estrus period lasts about a week and requires mating for about two to three consecutive days. After successful conception, the female cat will no longer She goes into heat until she gives birth and comes back to heat again. When a female cat is in estrus, she will have symptoms such as loss of appetite, anxiety, howling, and sticking out her butt, and she will bark loudly at night. When a female cat is in heat for the first time, it is not recommended to take her for mating as it will affect her development.

Expansion: When male cats are in estrus

Male cats usually start to be in estrus when they are about 8 months old. Male cats are in estrus more frequently, usually every other week. once. A male cat is in estrus when his meowing increases, his temperament becomes irritable, he looks for a female cat, and his vulva becomes red and swollen. When a male cat in heat wants to urinate, he usually raises his tail high. When cats are in heat, they will first roll around or twist their bodies, and some will howl loudly or leave urine in the corner of the room.

Methods to relieve the symptoms of estrus in female cats:

1. Isolate from male cats. When a female cat is in heat, she will become even more excited when facing a male cat. Don't let her stay outside, as she may follow the footsteps of wild cats and run away from home. Be sure to close all windows and lock all doors, including pet screens. To keep her calm (and prevent her from getting pregnant), you'll need to keep her away from all male cats. If two unneutered cats stay in the same area, they will almost certainly mate. If she can see the male cat through a window, cover the window with curtains or cardboard.

2. Heating pad. Get something self-heating for your cat. 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.

3. Catnip. Only use catnip if it calms your cat. Cats react very differently to catnip. Some cats will relax and calm down when eating catnip, but some cats will become energetic and crazy. If you don't know how your cat reacts to catnip, don't try this method. May be counterproductive. In addition, even if there is an effect, it is temporary and can usually be relieved for 1 to 2 hours.

4. Pheromones. Pheromones are synthetic cat pheromones that have a soothing and calming effect on cats. However, it can take several weeks for a cat to calm down, so this is not an instant solution. If you predict your cat is about to go into heat, you can use pheromones in the environment weeks in advance.

5. You can eat estrus-resistant powder to control and suppress female cats’ estrus. It should be taken continuously for 7-10 days, and it can be taken when the cat starts to go into estrus.There is no harm to cats if they eat forbidden love powder, but don’t eat it often.

Cats are animals that go into estrus multiple times seasonally. Usually, a female cat’s estrus is divided into four stages:

First, in the early stage of estrus, the female cat’s vagina will have secretions flowing out. The vulva will become congested and swollen.

Secondly, during the estrus period, there will be anxiety and wailing sounds, like the cry of a child, and they will keep screaming. If you touch or press the buttocks with your hands, the female cat will instinctively raise its buttocks and step on the milk with its forelimbs. If there is no male cat, the female cat likes to rub around people's feet and often takes the initiative to hold it up high. tail and rolling on the floor. During this period, some cats will pee everywhere, and the smell of urine is particularly strong. During estrus, the female cat is in a state of excitement, her appetite will be greatly reduced, and she may even refuse to eat.

Third, the female cat accepts the male cat’s lying on her back.

Fourth, in the late stage of estrus, these behaviors will gradually decrease until calmness returns and the estrus stops.

It is recommended that both female and male cats try to close the doors and windows when they are in heat, because they will try their best to escape from the house and look for mating partners outside, which may easily lead to cats getting lost. If you do not plan to breed, you can choose to have the female cat sterilized after it is in heat and the male cat 6 to 7 months old. This can improve the cat's quality of life and extend the cat's lifespan.