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QuestionCan a cat be spayed when she is in heat?
Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianYes. Unlike dogs, it's fine to spay a female cat when in heat. The surgery is considered safe, despite the slightly greater blood supply to the womb, and when the ovaries are removed, she will come out of heat. -
QuestionHow long does a cat stay in heat?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianA female cat stays in heat for around 3 - 5 days. If she doesn't mate and fall pregnant, she is likely to come back into heat once every three weeks. -
QuestionHow long does a female cat stay in heat for the first time?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianIf she's not mated, the heat lasts between 1-7 days, with an average being around 2-3 days. Be prepared for this to repeat again in 2-3 weeks time, and possibly all year round if she lives indoors. -
QuestionWhen female cats are in heat do they spray?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianYes. Spraying is all about spreading scent messages telling other cats who's around, when they passed by, and whose territory this is. A female cat in heat has a natural drive to advertise the fact, which involves her spraying. -
QuestionHow can I discourage toms from scent marking and urine spraying around my house?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianUnfortunately un-neutered male cats will spray, so if they belong to you then neutering is the best option. Also, thoroughly deoderize where they have sprayed or it will act as a marker to call them back. Provide outlets for territorial behavior by providing plenty of scratch posts for the toms to use. -
QuestionDo female cats pee on things when in heat?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianA female cat in heat gives out pheromones that attract males to her. Her natural instinct is to spread this scent far and wide ('advertising' she's available!). This involves peeing on anything and everything, the cat equivalent of marketing!
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