2007-02-05 12:07:50 · 8 answers · asked by Veronica N 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi Veronica, Your cat will be in heat for about 4 - 10 days now, and all over again every two - three weeks. This will happen until she becomes pregnant or gets spayed. I really recommend you spay her - it's fairly cheap, an easy surgery, has great health benefits, and will save you the annoyance of females in heat (I've been there!) and you won't have to worry about kittens. Also, you won't have to worry about stray toms coming around the house and hurting your cat or getting her sick. The only reason to not spay her is if you have a purebred cat and would like to breed her to another purebred male, or you might want to consider breeding her if you wanted kittens to raise. However, I really don't recommend the last option as there are so many kittens being killed and dying because they are unwanted. If you still have questions try http://cats.about.com/od/reproduction/a/heat_cycles.htm it should cover all your questions. So, hop on the phone and schedule a spay with your vet!
2007-02-05 13:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by sir'slady 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Estrus typically lasts 4-6 days (some can go as long as 10) and if unmated can be in heat every 2nd or third week during spring and summer. If mated, they usually stop calling (howling for a male) within 24 hours. After giving birth a female cat may come in heat again immediately although this usually happens after about 4 weeks. Some breeds, such as British shorthairs, are seasonal breeders and they may only come in heat once or twice a year. There are other cats, particularly Siamese and Orientals, who call almost continuously. In winter, many will have a break from calling although, heating, artificial lighting and good nutrition mean they may continue breeding through winter.
2016-03-18 01:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to ignore some of the response you have received pertaining to your question because they are absolutely incorrect. Cats have polyestrous heat cycles....this means that the cat can have many heat cycles within the mating/breeding season. Your cat will exhibit signs of being in heat for about 1 to 2 weeks. She may come out of her heat cycle for a day, a week, or even a month and then go right back into it. There is no set schedule for a cat's heat cycle. If your cat were to get pregnant, after having her litter, she could go back into heat immediately. So, having your cat spayed is an excellent idea. You can talk to your local veterinarian about setting up an appointment. Good luck.
2007-02-05 13:40:04 · answer #3 · answered by christa5533 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohhh, that's so annoying when they do that. I'd say my cat usually stayed in heat for about a week. I finally had her spayed (it's a good idea anyway, for lots of reasons) and she quit going into heat. Good luck!
2007-02-05 12:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by lovelife!! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cat has 2-4 estrous periods every year, each lasting 15-22 days.
2007-02-05 12:13:45 · answer #5 · answered by Horsetrainer89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once had a cat that was in heat more or less constantly for four months.
2007-02-05 13:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by kim s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 3 weeks and you can guarente she'll get pregnant, you will have a wonderful chorus of tom cats howling outside, spraying all over your garden... fighting.. not good... it's hard to keep her indoors too, she will want to mate.
2007-02-05 12:51:10 · answer #7 · answered by dinace1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how much does it cost to have a cat sprayed, she is driving me crazy.
2015-01-30 04:30:19 · answer #8 · answered by melissa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋