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5-month-old male cat bit my daughter’s foot at night, trembling all over with genitals exposed; is he in heat?
A 5-month-old male cat with exposed genitals is very likely in heat. Male cats in heat show urine spraying, reduced appetite, irritability, nighttime howling, escape attempts, stronger odor, and swollen exposed genitals.
This morning I saw a little blood at my dog’s vulva, is it her heat, can she lick it
From the photo with a slightly swollen vulva, it is likely her heat (estrus). Licking the discharge is normal and harmless, but keep the area clean and dry daily and consider dog diapers to protect your home.
Cat kneads on me, hips and hind legs tremble for 2-3 days, lately meows a lot, dashes for door; in heat? Only 3 months; a friend’s female cat stayed, they played well, also small
Hind-leg trembling while kneading is not necessarily heat; may be affection or a learned move from the other cat. Early heat possible (usually 6-8 months, but hormones/nutrition can cause early). Trembling may also be unsteady standing from uneven ground, weak muscles, or calcium deficiency.
I have a male and female cat; female in heat mated, maybe pregnant, but I don’t want kittens; spay within 15 days
Spaying before finishing vaccines is risky; immunity drops and illness may occur without antibodies. Spaying during pregnancy is also risky. If must spay, use a proper veterinary hospital to minimize risk.
What causes a Golden Retriever to be ‘heaty’ (internal heat)?
Greasy diet or low water intake over time causes it; keep the diet light and water ample. Hot, dry summer also causes water loss—give more water then.
My male cat licked itself raw from heat, will not eat, lost weight, and now urinates often with little output – what should I do?
Frequent, scanty urination in a male cat points to a urinary/reproductive problem common in males because of their narrow urethra. See a vet soon to avoid blockage or worse.
My cat has a tear film, thick eye discharge, and crusted, heat-like sores on the lip – 3 days, no improvement with ofloxacin, chloramphenicol or detox drops – what is it?
The photo suggests a respiratory or viral infection; mouth discharge points to calicivirus. Treat with interferon and antibiotics, plus an antibacterial oral spray and neomycin eye drops.
My cat stopped using the litter box and is aloof after heat. Why?
Post-heat behavior shifts as hormones stabilize, so less clinginess; strong territory marking (urine) may become a habit needing retraining. Long heat risks reproductive disease; see a vet if other signs.
My 11-month puppy had its first heat that will not end; discharge smells bad and vulva is swollen. Could it be pyometra, and how is it treated?
Swollen genitals with foul discharge may be pyometra, though some heats last a month. The bad smell means a vet check is wise; if confirmed, follow veterinary treatment.
What happens when a female dog is in heat?
In heat, a dog has swollen vulva, darkened opening, and slight discharge with a stronger smell; hormone swings cause anxiety, low appetite, or clinginess. Clean to avoid inflammation.