Signs and Symptoms Your Cat is in Heat
Cats are extremely prolific breeds and signs that they are in heat can very easily be mistaken for pain, anxiety, and discomfort. The signs to look for in order to determine if your cat is in heat:
Cats are extremely prolific breeds and signs that they are in heat can very easily be mistaken for pain, anxiety, and discomfort. The signs to look for in order to determine if your cat is in heat:
- Licking her vulval area more often than usual
- Rubbing her face on you and other things in the house more than usual
- Carrying her tail to one side of her body
- Rolling around on the floor a lot
- More affectionate that usual
- Assuming a position with her front quarters on the ground and her bottom pointing in the air
- Becoming very vocal and showing signs of wanting to go outside a lot more than normal
These signs will happen between 4 and 10 months of age depending on the breed of the cat. However, the rule of thumb is six months of age for a cat’s first heat cycle. Cats usually are in heat for about 7 to 10 days. Then a cat will then generally continue to go into heat every 2 to 3 weeks for the rest of their lives, or until they get spayed or become pregnant.
