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How to tell if your cat is in heat?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Miller
You can judge that a cat is out of estrus by looking at its mental state, appetite, behavior, and appearance. Cats generally enter estrus between 6 and 8 months old. During estrus, they usually scream and urinate everywhere, and the screams continue at night. During this period, the cat's body will secrete hormones. Changes can lead to bad temper and even affect normal eating and sleeping. If the cat appears in the above situation, it is judged to be out of estrus, and the cat needs to be supplemented with nutrients in time to help strengthen the body's physical condition, which is conducive to the normal development of the body.

1. Mental state

During estrus, cats are more excited and active, and they are more anxious. During the day or night, they may scream for a long time. If the cat is in heat, Completion of love will cause the mental state to become calm and quiet, allowing one's own situation to return to normal.

2. Appetite

During estrus, it will affect normal eating, leading to lack of appetite and even refusal to eat. If the cat’s appetite returns to normal, it means that the estrus period has passed and it is a cat. normal phenomenon.

3. Behavior

The behavior of cats in estrus is relatively abnormal. They will roll, rub, tease and other actions, indicating that they are in estrus. Through the above actions, the male cat can observe If the above behaviors return to normal, it means that the estrus period is over.

4. Appearance

If it is a male cat, the penis may be enlarged during the estrus period. Female cats may have perineal swelling, abnormal bleeding and other symptoms. If the estrus period has passed, the above appearance will return to normal.

After the cat's estrus period has passed, you need to observe the cat's physical condition at any time. If the cat appears listless and weak, and does not like to eat, it may be a physical disease. It is recommended that the owner take the cat in time. Go to a regular hospital for treatment.