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Why does a cat go into heat?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Anna Lee
Cats in estrus are considered to be affected by their own development, season, living environment, and lighting time, resulting in the occurrence of estrus. When a cat is in estrus, it is a normal physiological reaction, indicating that the sexual organs of the body have matured and become an adult, so the above behaviors will occur. If a cat has a high number of estruses with short intervals, it may be caused by other uncomfortable symptoms. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the relevant medical institution for review in time to understand its specific situation and then take targeted measures to improve it.

1. Affected by its own development

If the cat’s genital organs have matured and become an adult, they will be delayed over time, resulting in the phenomenon of hair loss. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and can be solved through timely cooperation. of.

2. Season

Estrus is a physiological instinct for cats, usually related to the season, through the time of sunshine, plus the hot weather, and it belongs to spring and The hot season will cause the number of estrus to continue to increase.

3. Living environment

When a cat grows and develops to a certain level, its body is relatively healthy and it is easy to go into heat when it encounters a familiar environment.

4. Lighting time

Lighting time is relatively long and will cause the body to become warmer, thereby increasing the number of estrus. You can reduce the probability of estrus by reducing the lighting time.

During estrus, you need to control the cat’s food intake and reduce its intake so that it cannot reach a state of satiety. The backup machine also needs to increase the cat’s activity, and you can give the cat some favorite toys. You can also take your cat for walks and runs more often to divert your attention, which can alleviate the pain caused to the body during estrus, help the body to maintain normal development, and is good for promoting the development of bones and organs.