Feline Heat
My question
is cats in heat. I think that my cat is in heat, because she acts really
funny and she meows a lot more than usual. Plus she's always licking
her self and looking for something that she can rub on. I was told that
if she doesn't get a man she might die, because of the desperation of
not having sex. Is that bad. Or can I get her neutered while in heat?
What can I do? Please help.
She may be in heat, or she may be in pain. If she stiffens and squats when you scratch her back, meows at night near a window, and otherwise eats and acts normally, she is likely in heat. Be careful not to let her go outside, for she could get pregnant. The heat period should pass in one week.
Take her to your veterinarian to be spayed to avoid an unwanted pregnancy. Sometimes cats meow and act different when they hurt. She may have a sore leg, belly ache, or fever. Consider having your veterinarian examine her if she is not clearly in heat.
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