The first estrus in a cat
During the period of sexual activity in cats, the estrus begins, that is, the particular physical and emotional state of the animal. Unlike the estrus in dogs , cats do not have bloody discharge, but the behavior of the animal changes dramatically. Sexual maturation in cats can begin with four months, and the first estrus at a cat wait, approximately, from six, sometimes with eight months. Although, the exact beginning is difficult to predict. Cat's sexual activity directly depends on the duration of daylight, so in our latitudes cats "walk" from February to November. The duration and the beginning of the first estrus for each cat are different, on average, this period lasts from 5 to 6 days and is easily determined by a sharp change in the behavior of the animal.
When does the cat start estrus?
During this period, even the most aggressive animals become affectionate, begin to rub against various objects, loudly purring, calling the cat. If during this period you pat the animal on the back in the region of the tail, the cat instantly falls on the front paws and arches the back, lifting the pelvis. But, in addition to the above changes in behavior, there may be other signs:
- an abyss or a drop in appetite;
- It is not characteristic of her aggressiveness;
- swelling of the genitals;
- transparent allocation;
- frequent urination.
But in patients with obesity or simply weakened animals, estrus can pass almost imperceptibly and asymptomatically. But each owner must remember that if you have found out signs of the beginning of heat in your animal, do not immediately carry it to mating! Early fertilization can lead to severe childbirth.
Periodicity of estrus in cats
Cats in cats take place at various intervals. It depends on the breed of the cat, its nutrition, habitat, the presence of a number of other feline representatives, on the health of the animal, the season, environmental factors. With age, the frequency of estrus in cats varies: the older the cat, the less often and less continuously passes her estrus. Sometimes, even in very adult cats, it can pass without ovulation. So, in one cat, the estrus can pass every month, and the other only twice a year.
How often does the estrus in cats?
Of course, the frequent estrus in the cat causes a lot of trouble to the owners. But its causes can be both deviations in health, and the influence of temperament or external factors. First of all, you need to contact a qualified veterinarian and make your puppy an ultrasound of the ovaries, since such frequent "walks" can be a consequence of cystic changes in the ovaries. If the cat is okay, the temperament can affect the frequent heat. In addition, in house cats a repetition of estrus in one to two weeks is a common thing. Since in cats, unlike dogs, ovulation is reflexive, in other words, it ends only after
Renewal of estrus in a cat after birth
Ideally, the estrus in a cat after birth should begin no earlier than 3-4 weeks after the end of feeding the kittens. But each time to knit a cat is dangerous for her health. The best option is one pregnancy per year. However, there are cases when a cat, due to hormonal failure, can begin to "walk" as early as two weeks after childbirth. Also, this may be a consequence of the lack of milk, heavy labor or even miscarriages. And one more very important point: pay attention to the lifestyle of your pet and its diet. It is not uncommon for cases when, after changing food and changing the rhythm of life, the frequency of the estrus became less and after the birth it resumed when it was laid, and not during the feeding of the kittens with milk.