The cat has gone into heat: causes and solutions to the problem

Expert advice

What about hormonal drugs? We haven't forgotten about them, of course. However, following the advice of veterinarians, we recommend using them only in exceptional cases. It should be understood that regular use of them causes metabolic disorders in animals. And it already manifests itself in the form:

• inflammation in the organs of the reproductive system;
• problematic pregnancy;
• weak or sick offspring;
• difficult births leading to caesarean sections;
• tumors of the mammary glands and uterus, including malignant ones.

This is why responsible specialists prefer sterilization when owners don’t want to hear about furry children. The advantages of this option for solving the problem of offspring are obvious: you save yourself and your pet from suffering, prevent the dangerous consequences of using hormonal drugs and, in the end, reduce the number of useless defenseless lumps. In addition to the usual hormonal drugs in the form of injections or tablets, there are also chips containing the hormone, which are injected subcutaneously and, if necessary, removed.

However, having decided to sterilize your pet, you should remember that before the operation, they usually need an examination by an experienced veterinarian, and after that - competent and caring care. You also need to find out what she should be vaccinated with. If everything is done professionally and with love, your cat will not be in a state of chaleur, warming the house with its love for many, many years.

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Mating cats

For breeders of purebred cats, the question remains relevant: when to carry out the first mating? Veterinarians advise not to do this earlier than 10–15 months of life. By this time, the female’s body is fully formed, which makes it possible to obtain healthy offspring without defects. It is better to skip the first two heats. It is especially important to follow this rule if the female is small in size.

Mating is planned no earlier than the third heat.

Contact with the cat is planned approximately on the third day after the first symptoms of heat appear. The pet is ready for coitus if she tries to excite her partner and caresses him.

It happens that during mating, which takes place on the cat’s territory, signs of estrus disappear. This also happens due to stress. Once the cat gets used to it, the process will return to normal.

How to make friends between a cat and a cat?

A cat and a cat usually get along well together. Often their friendship develops into a tender relationship. But the cat will most likely periodically begin to “educate” the cat - by hissing, expulsion from the rest area

It is important to feed the cat and the cat separately - after all, the cat often leaves the cat nothing to eat, proving its dominant position. As a result, the cat has extra calories, and the cat is malnourished

If the cat and cat are not breeding studs, then one of them needs to be neutered. Although cats are fertile, they go into heat without excretion (like dogs), but the cat is very persistent and resourceful during the period of sexual heat. Therefore, simply placing uncastrated animals in different rooms to prevent fertilization will not work; the cat will determine faster than the owner that the female is in heat, and if you manage to place them, you will end up with crazy screams and marks.

Discharge during estrus

During sexual heat, it is necessary to monitor the nature of the discharge. As already said, they should be transparent and insignificant. You should consult a doctor if the secretion has acquired a red or white tint. This is how some diseases of the reproductive system manifest themselves - vaginitis, pyometra, hydrometra, endometritis and even malignant processes.

Discharge may indicate diseases of internal organs

Main symptoms of estrus

During the heat period, cats show less aggression than males, but some individuals can attack the owner or family members. In addition, the pets begin to scream mournfully under the door, constantly trying to slip through it in order to go in search of a mate. The chants outside the door continue both day and night. It’s especially difficult for a young family with a small child: first the cat wakes everyone up, then the baby doesn’t let them sleep, and so on in a circle.

It is not difficult to notice the first symptoms of estrus in a cat:

• the pet refuses food;
• puddles appear in the wrong places;
• some individuals often run to the toilet;
• Mucus discharge may appear from the genitals.

The cat sucks up to the owner, rubs the back of its body against the floor and pieces of furniture, and people’s legs. Rolling on the floor and squirming also indicates the onset of heat. The cat is ready to mate and is actively looking for a groom. If she walks outside on her own, after a certain time her sides will become rounded, and she will delight her owners with outbred offspring.

If mating does not occur, there is a short break after estrus, and the animal’s behavior returns to normal. After each unfulfilled sexual desire, the cat becomes more aggressive, anger towards the whole world accumulates in its body and manifests itself in attacks on people and inappropriate behavior. The animal needs help, so it is urgent to take measures to reduce the number of heats and make them less bright.

Signs that a cat is asking for a cat

The owner of a mustachioed pet can distinguish the onset of puberty by the behavior of the animal. Cats' behavior completely changes.

The main features are:

Territorial marks – sexually mature males begin to leave specific marks around the living area. These could be walls, doors, doorways, furniture. With the help of marks, the cat makes it clear to its rivals that this is its territory, and also attracts other females for mating.

Change in behavior - cats during puberty begin to show overt aggression towards their owners, as well as other animals. Aggression during the hunting season is a serious threat to owners, as the cat can scratch and even bite its breadwinner. It is worth remembering that the animal becomes practically uncontrollable and it is not possible to change its behavior using educational measures.

Screaming - using its voice, the cat tries to attract the attention of the opposite sex. Calling cries can be heard day and night, for several hours at a time

Correcting a cat's behavior with punishment is also not possible.

The desire to leave the house and run out into the street. Under the influence of hormones and the instinct to procreate, the cat will try to run out of the house, using any available means - a window or door.

The manifestation of sexual heat is also determined by a frequent urge to urinate, enlargement of the genitals and specific discharge from the penis. During the hunting period, the cat, just like a cat, loses the desire to eat. In addition, in pursuit of a female, the cats’ instinct of self-preservation is dulled.

How to make friends between cats: cat and cat?

Two cats at home is a great option. Cats rarely fight over territory, with the exception of pregnant or lactating cats. In nature, female cats take up little space compared to males. They react more calmly to other cats. It is more difficult to make friends with cats when one of them is over 7 years old or has never seen other pets.

Often one of the cats becomes the leader, while the others silently agree to the “second or third role.” Dangerous moments arise when one of the cats begins a period of pregnancy, feeding kittens or sexual heat.

It happens that cats that get along well with each other suddenly begin to show aggression towards the newborn kittens of a competitor. According to cat law, this is normal. Only the mother cat should be allowed to raise newborn kittens, and it is better to isolate other cats. But it happens that if a cat, not a mother, accepts the kittens, licks them, and the mother cat reacts calmly and normally to this, then you don’t have to worry about the kittens.

But how can you make friends with cats if none of them wants to give up the role of leader? Fortunately, this rarely happens, but it causes a lot of concern. Cats fight desperately to the last. In this case, both cats need to be sterilized, otherwise it is almost impossible for the animals to hate each other. But after sterilization, aggression due to sexual instincts will disappear and there will be a chance for peace.

Mating cats

It is important to know how to properly match a cat with a cat so that the whole process is successful. First you need to find a partner. It is advisable to do this in advance, and it is better to introduce the animals in advance. You can find a suitable cat in a cat club, by visiting an exhibition or by advertising in a newspaper or on the Internet. To prevent mating from causing harm, it should be carried out after reaching a certain age, and both animals should be checked for the presence of fungal, viral, infectious and other diseases. Also, before mating - 2 weeks - experts advise deworming.

Before introducing a cat to a cat for the first time, it is recommended to trim its claws. This is necessary so that she does not cause injury during the mating process. You should not bathe the animal before mating. Because this can wash away the natural scent of the bride, which is so attractive to the cat. It is better to pair your pet with a male on the 3-5th day of estrus.

It happens that a cat does not allow the male to approach her. And this is not surprising, because these creatures are very capricious and capricious. If the situation or the male is not to your liking, problems with mating are guaranteed. There are also individuals that never allow males to approach them. Most likely the reason for this behavior lies in an incorrectly formed sexual instinct. But this may also be due to problems with the uterus or ovaries. If your pet likes the cat, it is better not to change it. After all, representatives of the cat family are monogamous. It is recommended that a cat give birth no more than 3 times every 2 years.

Many expert felinologists, if the cat does not let the cat near during mating, advise:

• Pour the mint solution into a bowl. Or scatter mint herb around the room.
• If mating is planned on the cat's territory, leave the cat in a carrier or cage for a couple of days. This is necessary for the pet to get used to the cat and begin to communicate with him. In this case, it is advisable to sometimes take the groom out of the room.
• Aggressive cats should look for cats with similar personalities.
• Give your cat a drug that induces ovulation.

Gulena cat: all the subtleties of the process

There is an opinion that a cat wants a cat in the spring, or more precisely, in March. And it is true... in relation to the “correct” cats living “in nature”. Natural laws tell them to walk in the spring, feed their offspring in the warm season, and in the cold, think only about survival. Unfortunately or fortunately, the sleek, mustachioed pets who live in our homes look down on this opinion. A sweet life and a good diet lead to the fact that they are ready to reproduce throughout the summer and autumn months, and even winter.

At what age does a cat start asking for a cat?

What time do cats start walking? It depends on its breed: usually a cat begins to ask for a cat for the first time in the sixth to tenth month of life. However, despite the onset of puberty before the age of one year, she is not always able to give birth to healthy babies at this time. If a cat wants a cat for the first time, it is advisable not to let them meet at least until the age of one and a half years.

Signs of estrus in a tailed “bride”

What signs in an animal's behavior indicate that a cat wants a cat? There are a lot of them, and it’s difficult not to notice the signs that a cat has gone on a spree:

• the cat screams both day and night, trying to run away from the house;
• cannot stay in one place;
• cuddles up to people and rubs against objects;
• calm cats become aggressive, and vice versa;
• rolls on the floor, lifts its tail up or to the side, tramples with its hind legs, as if squatting on them;
• loses appetite or almost refuses to eat;
• noticeable discharge from the genitals;
• urination becomes more frequent.

How often does a cat ask for a cat?

How many days does a cat walk? The duration of her estrus varies from person to person. But the end of this period, when the cat has gone on a spree, does not mean at all that the owners can relax for a long time: if the “bride” did not manage to meet the “groom”, screaming and rolling on the floor can resume after a week or two. And to the question “how many days does the cat ask for the cat?” the exhausted owners answer: “all 365 in a year!” How this looks in practice, look at the video (Alexey Karasev).

How long does a cat walk?

How long does the cat ask for the cat? The duration of estrus is usually from 7 to 20 days. If the “bride” does not become pregnant, then the “wedding requirements” will be repeated every 14-21 days until she is expecting children or the resting season begins. Occasionally, a third option is also possible, the so-called false pregnancy, which postpones the appearance of a new period when the cat wants a cat.

Stages of heat

The estrus process can be roughly divided into four stages.

1. The first is called proestrus. It lasts from 1 to 4 days and is characterized by the relative calm of the animal. The beginning of the period when the cat went on a spree is indicated only by quiet throaty meows and obsessive caressing of the owners. The tailed cat is not yet ready to meet a roaming cat.
2. The second period, estrus, can last 7–10 days. The female begins not just to scream, but to scream at the top of her lungs. When you stroke her back, she crouches, moving her tail to the side. This means they are ready to mate. If you want to let her have a kitten or several, it is better to bring a male on the 3rd-5th day of estrus.
3. In the third period, metestrus, which lasts from 3 to 12 days, the pet that has walked with the “groom” will drive away all applicants. When fertilization does not occur, a false pregnancy may begin, very similar to the real one, but not ending in childbirth. True pregnancy in your pet lasts 60–70 days.
4. In the last, fourth period, called anestrus, she calms down.

When to breed?

When cats start asking for a cat for the first time, everything is clear. But when are they ready for pregnancy? Physiologically, the pet will be ready to bear, give birth and feed offspring only by 16-20 months. This is explained by the fact that puberty is completed at approximately 1-1.5 years. It is important that the cat gets stronger and the pelvic bones are formed. Otherwise, there is a high probability of miscarriage or the birth of ugly and undeveloped kittens. The load on a fragile spine can lead to disability for the pet itself. But it’s also not a good idea to have a cat-to-cat accident too late. After all, late pregnancy can be harmful to health.

What to do if you don't want kittens?

Fortunately, for owners, medicine has long found methods to combat the animal’s desire to procreate. After all, a cat can very often want a male if special measures are not taken. And this can be repeated for a very long time. What to do if a cat asks for a cat? We will talk about this further.

Contraception for furries

Sometimes surgery scares owners. But if a cat wants a cat, what should you do if you don’t want small pets later? Sterilization is one of the solutions in this situation. If you don’t want to let her continue to reproduce and you don’t want to listen to her constant cries from time to time, then you will need to have an operation.

If you still want offspring, then sterilization can be done after the cat gives birth. Veterinarians recommend surgery before your pet gives birth. According to experts, in this case, the pet’s hormonal levels may change, which will somehow affect its health.

But in practice, such problems are not observed so often if surgery is performed after childbirth. In addition, spayed females live much longer. They will be calmer after sterilization, and their risk of developing cancer is significantly reduced.

Sedatives

If you do not want to perform an operation, but also do not intend to listen to the animal’s cries often, then there is one more option - to give the animal a special sedative. A list of the most effective remedies is given below. But keep in mind that you can’t give them often either, only in exceptional cases.

Catnip to reduce sexual activity

1. Cat Baiyun. Sold both in solution and in tablets. It makes the estrus cycle easier for your pet, but this drug can also be used in cases of stress.
2. Cat mint. Sold in pharmacies and veterinary stores both in the form of bags and as a spray. There is no need to give mint to your animal. It will be enough to spray or scatter mint where the cat spends a lot of time and sleeps. This herb has a calming effect and is often used at shows, but it will also help during heat.
3. Fitex drops. An excellent remedy not only for calming an animal during stress, but also for estrus. These drops contain various herbs designed to calm your pet and relieve stress.
4. Stop-stress tablets or drops. This drug should be given to a cat when it screams very loudly. It is characterized by a powerful calming effect and a decrease in animal activity. According to experts, it is not addictive, so you can give it at any time.
5. "Sex barrier." It is the most popular drug in this area. However, one can argue about its quality. It is not effective in all cases; apparently, it all depends on some individual factors of the body.

Anestria, acyclia and other disorders

Anestria is the absence of cycles in cats. However, this condition is different from seasonal non-estrus, which lasts from October to December. There are many reasons for this: improper feeding or care, hormonal imbalances, etc.

Veterinarians identify a number of factors that increase the risk of anestrus:

• lack of daylight (usually growing days contribute to a surge in sexual activity);
• absence of other cats in the house;
• hypothyroidism - insufficiency of thyroid function;
• underdevelopment of the ovaries or the absence of this organ (if the cat was taken from the street, it could have been sterilized by the previous owner).

What to do if a cat yells when it wants a cat?

A cat that wants a cat makes everyone in the house nervous. She screams so loudly that it is impossible to ignore her screams. Often the owners do not even manage to fall asleep. What to do in this case? There are several ways to solve the problem:

• castration;
• use of special drugs;
• mating with a cat.

The choice of method depends on the breeder's plans. If the animal is not intended to reproduce, castration is the best solution. Otherwise, unwanted symptoms can be combated with sedatives or hormonal drugs, if mating is not planned during this period.

Sedatives for cats

The safest for cats' health are sedatives. They help reduce the female's arousal and reduce the intensity of estrus symptoms. To correct your pet’s behavior, the following medications are used:

• "Cat Baiyun". Available in tablets and liquid form. It is used in cases where cats are stressed, as well as to suppress sexual heat.
• "Fitex". A sedative in drops. The medicine is based on extracts of various plants that have an anti-stress effect.
• Cat mint. The smell of this herb calms cats. It can be placed in places where the animal spends most of its time. Catnip is also available in spray form.
• "Stop stress." A powerful sedative for cats. Available in tablets and drops. The medicine quickly suppresses sexual desire and reduces the cat's activity.

Hormonal drugs: pros and cons

To eliminate the symptoms of estrus, many breeders buy hormonal medications for cats. The most popular in this group are the following:

• "Covinan";
• "Sex Barrier";
• "CounterSex Neo";
• "Stop sex."

The drugs quickly suppress natural instincts, as they change the hormonal levels in the pets’ body, but they cannot be given for a long time. According to some veterinarians, as a result of abuse of these drugs, animals develop malignant tumors in the uterus, ovaries, and mammary glands. Some cats are diagnosed with pyometra after using hormonal medications.

Castration of a cat

During castration, a female's ovaries and uterus are removed. It is no longer possible to restore reproductive function after surgery. Such cats cannot become pregnant. However, if castration was carried out during the period of estrus, then sexual desire may persist for some time after the procedure. This is due to the action of hormones that remain in the blood.

Veterinarians recommend castrating cats before their first estrus. The surgery not only prevents cat behavior, but also prevents cancer of the reproductive organs. In addition, spayed females live longer than cats that give birth.

The operation is performed under general anesthesia. Modern materials allow you to apply sutures that do not need to be removed later. For 3–5 days, the pet must be carefully monitored, its jumping and movements must be controlled so that the seams do not come apart. When the animal recovers, its behavior will be the same. The cat will never suffer from hormonal surges again.

Sterilization

One of the safest ways to stop estrus is sterilization, after which sexual desire and the ability to breed disappear. It is carried out using medication, radiation or surgery. The latter has proven itself to be the most reliable.

Sterilization will relieve the inconvenience associated with estrus

The most appropriate age for the operation is 5–8 months, before the onset of the first estrus. Previously, surgery was not performed because the body was not developed enough.

Video - Sterilizing a cat

How to help a cat with folk remedies during the period of wanting a cat?

There are folk remedies that can be used when a cat wants a cat, in order to use them you need to know what, you need to prepare and how to do everything.

The most well-known methods are the following:

Place the cat's rump in the water for a few minutes, keeping the water temperature relatively low. This will calm the cat down for a while.

It’s good to wet the cat so that after that she can divert her attention to licking herself. This procedure will take approximately 4 hours, so the cat will spend a lot of energy and will probably want to sleep

It is better if this action is carried out closer to night. An effective remedy is a weak vinegar solution that should be given to your pet. Veterinarians recommend masturbating the animal, imitating the cat's grip on the cat's withers. Lubricate the face with butter, which will give it the opportunity to be distracted by washing, which will also take a lot of time. Give your pet milk to drink, to which you should add soda at the tip of a teaspoon. Place a large copper plate in the container of water from which the pet drinks for the entire period. Give a closed bottle of valerian.

You can dip your cat in water to calm him down.

Listed above are only the basic folk remedies that help to cope with the problem of a cat's ora during the period of wanting a cat. However, it is worth noting that they provide only a short-term effect. However, during this time, you and your pet will still be able to take a break and survive this very difficult time, as well as ease each other’s fate.

Regulation of sexual estrus

If the cat is purebred and the owner plans to get offspring from such a cat in the future, then it is recommended to breed him with cats that have a good pedigree. In some cases, breeders advise buying a female that has previously been sterilized (ligation of appendages). The cat will be ready to mate, but in this case there will be no offspring. It will be easier for the cat to cope with his natural instincts, finding an outlet for energy.

Another method that allows you to calm a cat during the mating season is the use of special hormonal drugs. All contraceptives are designed to artificially suppress an animal's desire to mate. In addition, when taking hormonal substances, signs of sexual desire decrease.

Medications for regulating sexual desire can be of plant or hormonal origin. Hormonal drops are widely used in home practice, giving an easy and quick effect, but not long-lasting. A large number of cat lovers believe that the use of oral contraceptives for cats in the form of drops or tablets is much more humane than sterilization or castration.

There is an opinion that this is a safer method of regulating sexual desire. Veterinary experts and scientists say that tablets and drops are a time bomb. A one-time use of a hormonal drug once a year (for example, in the spring) will not harm the body.

Systematic, constant use of drops can cause serious disorders in the animal’s body, including death. This is due to the fact that contraceptives for cats contain a dose of a hormonal substance that blocks the production of physiological hormones.

Constant impact on the endocrine system leads to serious disruptions in metabolic processes, and the risk of cancer increases significantly.

Veterinarians note that even for clinically absolutely healthy cats, the drug should be used with great caution. What can we say about cats with chronic diseases?

Hormonal contraceptives for cats and cats have a pronounced progestational activity, having a negative effect on the hypothalamic-pituitary system. It is almost impossible to notice disturbances in the functioning of this part of the endocrine system in a timely manner. That is why, before you start giving your pet drops or tablets to prevent sexual desire, it is recommended to consult a professional.

At what age does a cat ask for a cat for the first time?

At a certain age, the cat’s body begins to prepare for reproduction; females begin to go into heat. At this moment, follicles mature in the ovaries. The animal's hormonal background changes. The hormone estrogen is released in large quantities, as a result of which the blood supply to the genital organs increases and clear vaginal discharge appears.

Puberty of a cat

The scientific name for estrus in cats is estrus. On average, it begins at the age of 6–8 months. However, this process is individual and depends on many factors, so in some females the first estrus occurs at 4 months, while in others the reproductive system matures closer to 12 months.

If your one-year-old cat still hasn't come into heat, she should be seen by a veterinarian. Sometimes during estrus, the pet exhibits almost no changes in behavior characteristic of sexual heat. This condition is called “erased estrus.” In this case, you also need to consult a specialist, since such conditions may indicate health problems.

If a female begins to walk, this does not mean that she is ready to reproduce. The first estrus is a symptom of the physiological maturity of the cat. Actual sexual maturity in cats is formed only at 18 months.

What determines the timing of the first estrus?

At what age does a teenage cat begin to ask for a cat depends on the individual characteristics of the body and some external conditions. The following factors have the strongest influence on puberty:

Oriental cat

1. Breed. It has been found that females of some breeds reach sexual maturity at an earlier age than most domestic cats. An early onset of estrus is observed in Thai, Siamese, Burmese and Oriental cats, and St. Petersburg Sphynxes. Late maturation is often observed in females of the Persian breed, Neva Masquerade, and Maine Coons.
2. Body features. More graceful and graceful females with thin bones mature faster than their stocky and large relatives.
3. The time of year when the cat was born. In females that are born in winter or spring, estrus begins in spring or summer. In animals born in the summer or autumn months, maturation takes longer.
4. Living conditions. Pets living in an apartment mature more slowly than outdoor cats.
5. Features of temperament. Mobile active cats reach sexual maturity at an earlier date. In slow, sedentary, calm females, estrus begins later.
6. Heredity. The ability to reproduce and timing of maturation also depend on genetic predisposition.

Maine Coon cats