Cats usually start estrus at the age of 6-12 months. Some cats develop earlier and start estrus earlier. The cats develop slower, so they will come into heat later. Like humans, it is difficult to have an accurate time.
Generally, female cats come into heat earlier than male cats, but when female cats are in heat for the first time, their physical development is not perfect, so they cannot get pregnant. Owners must pay attention to protecting them. cat, avoid it going out.
I. Symptoms of female cats in heat
When female cats are in heat, they will not have obvious blood flow from the vaginal opening like dogs, but they will also Occasionally there is a serous discharge accompanied by some noticeable changes in cat behavior.
1. The first estrus of a female cat is generally not very obvious, mainly with the performance of its tail.
2. The cat will start to become clingy and like to rub against your feet.
3. The cat will roll around on the ground, looking excited and a little anxious.
4. The cat has a decreased appetite and often “howls” at night
two , Symptoms of estrus in male cats:
1. Loss of appetite, like howling in the middle of the night.
2. Affected by hormones, male cats like to spray urine everywhere to mark the site, and the smell of urine is very strong.
3. Some male cats will squat at the door and scratch the door with their paws.
Third, how to care for cats during estrus?
1. Close the doors and windows of the house to prevent cats from running away from home, looking for heterosexual mating, possibly contracting diseases or getting lost.
2. Increase the cat’s physical activity and play with the cat with toys such as a cat stick or a laser pointer.
3. Prepare some palatable food for the cat, or feed the cat some food that they usually like to eat.
4. If the owner does not plan to breed the cat, it is recommended to wait until the cat’s estrus period is over and take it to the pet hospital for sterilization, especially the female cat. Estrus and production will cause great harm to the body. Neutering cats can reduce the incidence of diseases such as pyometra and breast cancer, and prolong the life of cats.
