I have two female cats, not even a year yet. One has been in heat for almost 2weeks now, and Im pretty sure has, if possible, pulled the younger female cat into heat also. This is both of theirs first time being in heat. To my point, I also have an older female cat, that stays outside by choice most of the time. She is also the mother of the younger female cat. Lately, I have been seeing a few male cats outside of my house. I thought, it was because the older female was in heat, but I then realized she was not in heat. Could my inside cats be attracting male cats outside? They never go out. But they play in my garage, which is fixed up very nice for them. (they are very spoiled :OP) Could they be attracting male cats from inside? And can they pull each other into heat, such as females can do on their menstrual cycle. And are they in pain???
2007-03-06 01:04:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
So would you say that, my younger cat begining her first cycle of heat, is just a coincidence?
2007-03-06 01:14:24 · update #1
Oh yes,the tom cats can smell this from miles away.Get them fixed asap,you could have to put up with every tom in the neighbourhood yowling outside your door!
2007-03-06 01:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by New Boots. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont think your cat made your other cat in heat however it sounds like the male suitors outside your door might have done the trick for the second cat. Otherwise it was just a coiensidence =)
They are not in pain, its natural for them.
As for everyone else saying get them spayed. Thats up to you, I for one believe that cats should keep what they were born with (IE: do S/N no declawing, no taking out their fangs, etc) its up to you weather or not your get them fixed. The going into heat will stop however it could upset them, make them somewhat depressed. I would suggest if you don't care much about the male cats then just let them be, if it really does both you a lot get htem fixed.
If you have a way to keep the male suitors away (Ie: a fence?) then do that. Just do what is right for your animals.
I WILL tell you this though, my mother in law has a cat that was going into heat, went out of it, got her fixed and she still pretends to go into heat and it gets male cats all whriled up so I guess it isn't a guaruntee.
2007-03-06 04:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by Faylina M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, are you making all the cats use the same litter box? If so, don't. Get separate boxes. That could be one reason they're peeing everywhere. Cats don't like to use another cats litter box. Second, it could very well be because your cats are now around a new cat and vice verso. When cats are scared or mad at you, they do tend to pee everywhere other than the cat box. I seriously doubt it has anything to do with the cat being in heat. When you do move out, the problem will be fixed. Also, if the litter box is dirty then cats will go elsewhere. Make sure you have a clean cat box and get separate ones for your cats. Hopefully that will help some.
2016-03-16 05:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE get them all fixed for their health and well-being. Even the indoor cats will attract males and the outdoor ones are very likely to fight with the stange male cats. I keep my cats outdoors as well and have a nice area in the garage. I just have them all fixed though 'cause of all the cats that are killed at shelters due to overpopulation. You might think you are finding homes for all the offspring but do you really know that they are getting "forever" homes or end up in shelters 'cause of some stupid reason. Spayed and neutered kitties live a lot longer. All of my cats have lived past 17 and have all been fixed and were OUTDOOR cats. I think it is painful for cats to be into heat and plus, they obsess about finding a male and breeding and if they don't, it is upsetting for them. If you can't afford to get them fixed, there are organizations that help the needy with the cost. However, if you are poor why did you get cats in the first place? And if you aren't poor, what's your excuse? Don't you love animals and doesn't it hurt you to know how many wonderful cats and dogs are killed in shelters because people don't want them? I'm sorry for all the lecturing but I want you to know how many lives you could save by fixing your cats? I know you say the two are indoors but what if they get out and you've already had one pregnancy, isn't that enough? Volunteer at the shelters if you like to play with kittens!
2007-03-06 01:15:21 · answer #4 · answered by SHELTIELUVER 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, one cat cannot pull another cat into heat. However the reason that male cats have been coming around is 2 fold.
1: you're letting them play in the garage
2: they are giving off a scent that males can smell from a long way away.
And naw, there not in pain. Since there so young, it's a new experience for them. But they'll be fine as long as you keep them inside(if you don't want them to get pregnant) and then when it runs its course, get them spayed.
2007-03-06 01:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by cj 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats start going into heat way before they are 1 year old. Yes, the reason the males are out there are because they are in heat and vice versa (They go into heat because of the males being there)
They are not in pain but will keep going into heat every 2-3 weeks. You need to get them spayed for it to stop. Unspayed females also have a 70% higher chance of getting cancer.
2007-03-06 01:17:13 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if they are very close to each other it is possible for them to go into heat at the same time. our three females did it all the time and they were all a year apart. as for attracting males it is very possible that that is the case. a female cats meow when she is in heat will bring males from all over your neighbourhood. any males that live closer to your home will be picking up on the pheramones that your females are releasing at this point. as for pain it is most likely the case. give them belly massages and put hot water bottles under towls for them to lay on. my middle female used to curl up in the fetal position for comfort when she was in heat because of it.
2007-03-06 06:34:29 · answer #7 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about how one cat's heat cycle can affect the other, but yes, the indoor cats in heat can attract male cats outdoors. You may want to consider spaying so you don't have this (or other health) problems again.
2007-03-06 01:13:30 · answer #8 · answered by Catherine F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The males can smell it. cats have great noses. As for pulling another into heat i would say no but not an expert on that so maybe
2007-03-06 01:09:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-16 23:11:57 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋