I guess they can instantly go out of heat but it takes awhile before they go in once you expose them to more daylight.
What if the temp is higher then 60 F? Although I closed the vent in my son's room heat still comes out and I know its normally about 70 F in there. Spring here is pretty warm though.Originally Posted by gayef
From what I know of photoperiod anestrus, cats must have at least 8 to 12 hours of bright daylight per 24 hour period in order to cycle normally and the temperature needs to be in the mid- to high 60's F. The idea is to simulate Spring as the light is changing.
The thing about california is though that our spring is generally more summer like. Unless it's a rainy spring. You can never tell in sacramento. It's not unusual for sacramento to get in the 90's in spring.Originally Posted by gayef
If the temperature is higher than the recommended mid- to high 60's F, then it won't work. You have to simulate the season when female cats begin to cycle normally - Spring. Longer, warm, sunny days and cooler, shorter nights.