Distressed cat.... help???

Question

i have a femaile himalayan X chinchilla cat, and she is about 9 months old. she has just come onto heat (i think) because she is making what seems to be a distressed mating call, and is walking around really funny-like,poking her bottom in the air. She seems to be in some kind of discomfort, especially around her lower back area.... when i pat here there she goes into a fit.... MMEEEOOWWWWW!!...
is it normal for a cat to be tender when she is on heat?
How long will she be like this for?
Is there anything I can do to comfort her.


And genuine advise would be great.
(and please don't tell me that i am cruel for not having her desexed/spayed, as she is a breeding cat and i plan to breed her next season)

Thanks!

i understand the importance of having your animal spayed BUT i have a BREEDING CAT and plenty of people willing to provide LOVING homes to kittens in the future.... I plan to have my cat fixed after she has had a litter or 2.

And NO I would NEVER put my cat down once I have finished breeding her.... she is a part of the family and I love her to death... if i didnt love her i wouldnt be here asking questions on how to make her more comfortable through this time for her.

Answer 1

I am no expert on this at all, and probably shouldn't put in my two cents. But I do know this, that when you stimulate in any way the back half of her body, she will have an immediate response that looks to you like she is sticking her rear end up in agony. This is called "presenting", because she is offering the easiest access to breeding. It was always my understanding that queens remain in heat until they were completely impregnated, all the eggs to be released in this heat had been released, or whatever it is that releases the shut off hormone. The cat care manuals I read indicated that it is the actual act of mating that releases an egg. So a queen can be impregnated simultaneously by as many as six or seven different males, each one fertilizing an egg released at the time of mating.

You can ease her discomfort, and I am certain that a veterinarian, most especially one who specializes in cats (and if you have a breeding, pedigreed queen, you want to at least be in touch with a specialist), can assist you with a hormone shot or some suggestions. I really recommend you turn to an expert rather than to Yahoo answers in this instance.

Answer 2

Of course there's something you can do for her, nuter/spay her.

Spay & Neuter Your Pet Cats :
A critical part of caring for a pregnant cat is ensuring that neither she, nor any other female cats in residence, ever become pregnant again. Once you have verified your cat's pregnancy and made the decision either of spaying her and terminating the pregnancy or allowing the pregnancy to continue, the very next thing you should do is take positive steps to ensure this will be the last feline pregnancy in your household.

Neuter Your Male Cats

This is the most proactive step. Neutering is a simple surgery with a very quick recovery period. Besides preventing unwanted pregnancies, neutering a male will help mitigate certain problem behavior found in whole males, and it will help prevent certain medical conditions, too.

* Neutered cats are less likely to spray strong urine
* Neutered cats will lose the urge to fight
* Neutered cats will be less likely to try to escape
* Neutered cats will not suffer the abscesses from fighting
* Neutered cats will be less likely to contract diseases such as FeLV and FIV
* Neutered cats will not be subject to testicular cancer
* Neutered cats will not likely develop "stud tail," caused by overactive glands in the tail
* Neutered cats have a decreased risk of mammary cancer

Basically, you have every reason to neuter your male cat.

He will be a much more pleasant companion, and will ultimately be happier and healthier.

Spay Your Female Cats

Anyone who has lived through the misery of having a female cat in almost constant heat cycles will attest that it is not a pleasant experience. Their loud calling, often accompanied by spraying urine (to attract a mate) are evidence that they are, if not actually physically in pain, at least uncomfortable and unhappy.

Aside from the very real feline overpopulation problem, there are some valid health reasons for spaying female cats.

* Decreased Risk of Mammary Cancer
Ideally, to give a female cat protection against mammary cancer, she should be spayed prior to her first heat. Each subsequent heat brings a greater chance of mammary cancer at a later time.
* Eliminates Risk of Ovarian or Uterine Cancer
Spaying a cat involves the removal of the uterus and ovaries. No organs: no cancer; simple as that.
* Eliminates Chances of Pyometritis
Pyometra is a virulent bacteria that attacks the uterus of cats, usually a week or so after estrus, and is a potentially fatal infection.

The old adage that "if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem" is particularly applicable to unwanted pregnancy in cats.

Answer 3

Yes, she is in heat. Just make sure you keep her away from boys, and dont let her outside! She may bleed a little, so watch out for some spots. She actually likes when you pat her lower back. I cant remember how long cats are in heat but once she is done it will start again in 4-6 weeks.

Answer 4

To me, there are enough unwanted cats/kittens in the world. I hope you will keep her after you are done breeding. I've heard too many horror stories of people putting pets down because they're done with them breeding.

It's probably not pain. Well it could be a little. It's very pleasurable as well. It is very normal. I've had 2 cats who went through heat. It depends on the cat when she will be done being in heat.

Answer 5

Umm... all of my cats are spayed, so I don't know. I can advise that you just keep her away from male cats, and I don't know if there is such a thing, but I bet they have special things that will help calm a cat down. Just leave her alone for a little while. It will eventually go away. How long it will take - I don't know. Sorry!

Answer 6

This is all normal behaviour for a cat in season - she's not in pain, she's just feeling extremely sexy!

I still think you should get her spayed. I think breeders should ease up at least until the shelters are less crowded. You're going to be taking up much-needed homes.

Chalice

Answer 7

Females that are going through their monthly journey are tender and sore around lower back as well as other places. If she isn't doing any better than you may wish to have a vet check her out. It all sounds real normal.

Answer 8

The Himalayan and Siamese are the loudest cats when they are in heat. It is something to deal when it is the "time of the month".

Answer 9

My himalayan acted like that her entire life. lol!! And here's the kicker... She was fixed.
I don't know, I think some cats are just, well, sexually comfortable!! =)

Answer 10

All you can do is wait untill its over, she's calling for a male but she isn't in any pain, it's normal.
http://cats.about.com/cs/pregnancybirth/ht/oestrus.htm