Cat in heat.... need HELP!

My cat is one of those cats who has WILD heat phases! I have a tomcat, he is getting neutered, but it won't be for a couple of weeks. We are keeping them separated 24-7, but I am sick of seeing CJ the way she is! It's GROSS! Anyway... does anyone know how to lessen the effects of a cat in heat? I don't mind keeping the cats separate, it's just that CJ is getting more time locked up in my room, because no one can stand to watch her!!! HELP!

Oops... meant to post this in the Cat Lounge.

Originally Posted by CJandBilly

Oops... meant to post this in the Cat Lounge.

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I just have to tell you that I was taken aback by something called "cat in heat" in "fur pictures only" I was thinking, wow, I didn't think people took pictures like that


I wish I had something helpful to say, but I have never had a cat in heat so I have no experience, but I'm sorry for you and CJ

Originally Posted by SharonKay

I just have to tell you that I was taken aback by something called "cat in heat" in "fur pictures only"

I was thinking, wow, I didn't think people took pictures like that

I wish I had something helpful to say, but I have never had a cat in heat so I have no experience, but I'm sorry for you and CJ

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Thanks for considering!

There is nothing you can do to stop it, except get her spayed. It is her instinct and her nature and it will happen for a few days until she is spayed. You should wait for her to come out of her heat before getting her spayed (less risk) Keep her inside and away from your tomcat and get him neutered otherwise he will start spraying very soon.

Originally Posted by hissy

There is nothing you can do to stop it, except get her spayed. It is her instinct and her nature and it will happen for a few days until she is spayed. You should wait for her to come out of her heat before getting her spayed (less risk) Keep her inside and away from your tomcat and get him neutered otherwise he will start spraying very soon.

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Afraid that's already happened. That's why we're getting him neutered.... that's and he's become so territorial that he's aggressive. CJ has really bad reactions to her vaccinations, and we don't know what to do... if we get her spayed, she'll be sick from the vaccs. We figured we'd just let her go, and handle with the heat phases, but I wondered if there was a way to lessen them somehow. Thanks for your advice!

I have a female cat that goes in and out of heat. I have not had her spayed because I haven't had the money to get it done. I have 2 other female cats. One came to me pregnant and one is spayed. I have a male dog, and when my female cat is in heat, shes more attached to him. I am not sure what she is doing that is gross, unless theres some secretions every now and then. I know with mine, she rolls around on the floor and purs. I think the only thing for you to do is have her spayed. Mine goes in heat for about a week, and then goes out, and goes back in. If she gets too crazy, I put her in a room where she can play with her toys and climb boxes. I just had her get her first distemper vaccination and I am certain that she is having a reaction to it, so I can see your concern about getting yours spayed. Maybe talk to your vet and see what their advice is to you. As long as the reaction won't be deadly, maybe its something to have done(?) depending on what the vet tells you. Other then that, I guess you have to wait it out.

Please get your cats spayed as soon as possible, don't keep them able to bear young. It really opens them up to a lot of problems, certain cancers, and pyometra. If you can't afford it, contact this organization and they will help you- Please don't add to the already overburdened population of the animals already out there now.


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Please get your kitties desexed! It's really unhealthy for them if they are calling and are entire without getting mated.

a little research in your area should find more then a couple of organizations with low-cost (or even free sometimes) spay/neutering. Even vets offices will on occasion have a "cheap spay monday" or something like that.

It's better for the cat, and it's better for you.

Thank-you all for your advice. The money to get her spayed isn't a problem, it's her reaction to the vaccs. I guess I need to bite my lip over it, and get her spayed.... I'll talk to my parents over it, and we'll see what we can do. Thank-you all so very much for your help and advice!!!

Let your vet know that she has reactions to vaccinations. How long ago was she vaccinated last so that you know she has reactions? What vaccinations causes the reactions? You may not need to get the one that causes the problems to have her spayed. I have two who have had very serious reactions to vaccinations and no longer get those vaccinations with the vets full agreement. Please discuss this with your vet - as disagreeable as your cat's heat is for you, it is also extremely stressful for her. She wants to mate - you have an unneutered male in the area and both of them are going to get worse rather than better. If money isn't the problem, get your male neutered now as well. He is showing all the signs of a sexually mature male and I guarantee that too will get worse. Neutering him now - and not in a few weeks - means you may be able to interrupt the spraying and territorial aggression before it becomes permanently ingrained.

Kathryn