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A female cat without her ovulation may go into heat between 5 and a half months to 12 months of age, depending on her diet and day length. Unlike feral cats who have to scramble for food and spend short winter days, domestic cats are better fed and exposed to more artificial light. This means that when feral cats are in the breeding season and tend to give birth in spring and early autumn, the domestic cat can go into heat anytime, even every 3-4 weeks. The behavior of a cat in heat often worries you if you don't know the cause. However, the following guidelines will help you identify signs of heat in your cat.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Recognizing behavioral cues

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   Hear the cat chirping. Another term in heat in cats is "call". The reason for this call is that the female cat can make a shrill call and often walk around the house whining or yelling. The sound of a cat is like crying someone in resentment and grief, and has a long, high tone that makes you lose sleep at night.
   • If your cat is naturally vocal, these sound signs are unlikely to indicate she is in heat.
   • When "inviting" cats tend to groan loud and persistent, along with the following notable behaviors.

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   Watch for restless behavior. Fidgety behavior and restless standing can be signs of heat in a female cat.
   • A cat in heat will often both cry and restless.

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   Watch out for emotional expressions. A female cat in heat tends to show more affection than usual. A cat may not normally be very friendly, but it can change while in heat.
   • If you're in heat, your cat may be constantly rubbing around your ankles and may hurt when you try to leave.
   • This behavior is also evident when your cat rubs her cheeks and chin (where her scent glands are located) against furniture, especially in access areas such as door frames.
   • During heat, a cat can subtly alter its scent. Cats love to store scents around them to invite mates.

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   Pay attention to the cat's tail. A typical sign of a cat's readiness to mate is the tail deflection reflex. All you need to do is rub the cat's back, especially the pelvis and buttocks, and the female cat can lift her rump and lift her tail to the side.
   • This reflex is a way for a male cat to easily insert the genitals into the female cat's vulva and mate.

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   Note the posture of "crawling like a commando." The cat may lower its front legs to the ground, while lifting the rump up, and then crawl on the floor in this position.

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   Watch for rolling. A female cat in heat may roll on the ground and whine.
   • It is not difficult to understand if you are anxious and panic to call your veterinarian if you do not know this behavior is completely normal. However, this is not a sign the cat is in pain.

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   Watch for regular licking. A female cat during heat often develops a swollen vulva. This mild swelling can be annoying, so the cat tends to lick the vulva area often.
   • If you don't look closely, you won't be able to easily tell if your cat has a swollen vulva or any signs of physical changes in her.

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   Watch out for the cat disappearing. If it comes to heat, a cat that likes to stay at home may also leave. If the male cat does not respond to the invitation, the female cat may leave for a day or so to find a mate.
   • If you want to prevent a female cat from getting pregnant, keep the cat indoors and lock the door during heat to prevent the male cat from entering.
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Part 2 of 2: Understanding your cat's reproductive cycle

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   Understand the estrus cycle. A female cat can be in heat several times a year.
   • Unlike cats, dogs are in heat only twice a year.
   • During heat, a cat's uterus may swell as the amount of blood supplied to it increases to meet the need for pregnancy if it occurs. However, you cannot see this process as there is no visible sign of it.

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   Understand the effects of the season. The breeding season for feral cats is usually between spring and late summer. This can prevent kittens from being born in the harsh winter conditions and increase your chances of survival.
   • Artificial light can fool your cat into thinking it is not winter. This way, if your cat is mostly indoors, changing the season may have little or no impact on her reproductive cycle.
   • Cats like to live indoors can be in heat all year round.

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   Know the time frame. The average female cat's breeding cycle is 21 days. During these three weeks, the female cat is in heat for about 7 days. advertisement

Advice

• If you don't like a kitten giving birth, keep a female cat inside and keep the cat away from any potential sex partners while she is in heat.
• Cats are in constant heat for 4-7 days.
• The explosion of cats leads to many deaths and homelessness each year, so you should remove the cat's ovaries if you are not a purebred cat breeder.
• You can take your cat to the vet near your home to have her ovaries removed. The cost of removal of the ovaries depends on where you live and where the removal is performed.
• If the female cat eats less and vomits the food, take the cat to the vet as soon as possible.
• Note that your cat is usually in a good mood before she gets into heat.
• Check the kitten's teeth. Kittens will begin to reproduce if teething.

Warning

• Vaginal discharge during heat is not a normal phenomenon in female cats. Therefore, you should take your cat to the vet immediately if her vagina is bleeding or has a yellowish green discharge.