How often does an adult cat go into heat?
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An adult female cat goes into heat 3-4 times a year, about every 3 months, each lasting 7-10 days. Males are passively triggered and heat when they smell a female in heat.
During heat cats show inappropriate elimination, low appetite and frequent calling. If you don’t plan to breed, spay early to lower reproductive disease risk.