The scientific language of estrus in cats is nothing more than a special mental as well as physiological state that occurs during sexual hunting and is a harbinger of mating. What do cats owners need to know about? About it below.
So, estrus is different in cats and dogs. In cats, this phenomenon is not accompanied by secretions, although it is rather difficult not to notice it. During estrus, cats begin to behave differently, with each differently, depending on the nature. For example, a cat can become very affectionate, constantly demand attention to itself, or, conversely, tough and aggressive. Many cats begin to rub against furniture or even the owner’s feet, roll on the carpet and purr loudly, invoking the cat. If you pet a cat with estrus on its back closer to the tail, it will arch its back, raise its pelvis and tail.
It also happens that the estrus in cats causes a decrease in appetite, and is also accompanied by frequent urination and slight swelling in the genital area with the release of a clear lubricant. In addition, it happens that the estrus proceeds in cats without any symptoms and is called the “estrus estrus”. This happens in those animals that are obese or weakened, for example, by a recent illness.
The first estrus in a cat: manifestations
As a rule, the first estrus in cats occurs at the age of seven to eight months, however, it is difficult to predict the exact time, as many factors influence this. The duration of estrus, as well as its frequency, is individual in each case.
It is important to understand that estrus in cats is a completely normal natural state, which only confirms the maturation of the egg. The only thing you should pay attention to is that the estrus is too long or its absence is too long. The causes of such pathologies can be very different, ranging from an improper diet to hormonal disorders and even the appearance of tumors. If cycle disorders are observed, then the cat must be shown to the veterinarian.
Cats' estrus: what to do
If the owner is uncomfortable with the behavior of the cat during estrus, causing hostility to the animal, which behaves aggressively and even tries to escape from home, then measures can be taken. The easiest way to stop all this “disgrace” is to finally bring a cat to a good cat. However, is it worth the rest, because the cat’s estrus goes away every six months, while the cats are ready for pregnancy no earlier than a year and a half. Moreover, it is important to remember that premature mating can subsequently lead to the birth of dead kittens.
In addition, even if the cat is an adult, just think about where you will put the kittens after the cat has fun with the cat? Are you ready to take part in their fate or throw the kids out on the street? It is also important to understand that frequent deliveries adversely affect a cat’s health.
Therefore, as an option, you can try to give the cat hormonal drugs that stop estrus, but not more often than once or twice a year. The constant use of such drugs will lead to the development of oncological diseases and uterine pathologies in cats.
Stop estrus once and for all by sterilizing the animal, which involves ligation of the tubes, or castration, which consists in removing the ovaries and uterus. Such an operation will help to avoid problems associated with estrus in a cat, prevent an unwanted pregnancy and even increase the average life expectancy of a cat by an average of two years.
Whatever decision you make, remember that, despite the fact that estrus in cats causes a lot of inconvenience to the owner, it is impossible to scold or punish an animal for this. A cat behaves this way only because it is inherent in nature, and not at all in order to annoy you.