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How long does a cat’s heat cycle last?
A female cat's heat usually lasts about a week, averaging three cycles a year, common in spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November). If she does not mate, she may come back into heat within a month. Males are triggered by females. Spay if you do not plan to breed.
When is a male cat’s heat cycle?
Male cats first heat between six months and one year, triggered by females, with spraying and restlessness. Neutering early prevents spraying and reproductive disease.
Cat Spay/Neuter: Pros, Cons, and Notes
What are the pros and cons of cat neutering? 15 things about it — you probably know fewer than 5. Read on with us.
The ‘Innocent’ Male Cat: How Male and Female Cats Differ in Heat
Your male kitten won't go into heat on his own - he's passively triggered. The bad behaviors (mood swings, howling, spraying, even running off) are caused by a female's sex pheromones. Read on to understand why.
How a Female Cat Chooses a Mate
When breeding, does the female cat actually pick the male? Here's how mate choice works in cats.
Is Spaying or Neutering a Cat Cruel?
Although the procedure itself is indeed painful, not neutering means a lifetime of suffering for the cat. So spaying or neutering a cat is not cruel at all. Let's look at the situation with and without the surgery.
What to Consider Before Breeding Your Cat
If your only reason is 'I heard breeding is good for the mother cat' or 'it is inhumane to leave her unbred while she is in heat,' we suggest you drop the breeding plan.
Flea Prevention and Deworming for Cats and Dogs
Flea season starts spring, lasts to early autumn; in mild areas year-round.
What to Do When a Neutered Male Cat Eliminates Outside the Litter Box
It is common for a male cat to eliminate outside the litter box after neutering, but if the behavior persists you should address it. The main causes are leftover hormones, established habits, surgical stress, or incomplete neutering, and most cases improve with retraining, odor removal, and reassurance.
Why Is My Cat Drinking and Peeing So Much?
A sudden rise in drinking and urination has four common causes, heat (estrus), kidney disease, diabetes, or pregnancy; rule them out and see a vet if it persists.