Reproduction of one's own kind is the natural ability of all living organisms. Cats are no exception in this continuous life cycle. Representatives of the feline family become mature around 6-12 months of life. The instinct to procreate does not always evoke positive emotions in pet owners. During the heat of the cat, usually, behave not quite calmly, causing a lot of inconvenience to households. How to calm a cat during heat, and what folk remedies or medicines help to calm the excited state of the child?
How to identify a hen in cats
The sexual cycle of cats is divided into 4 phases, but it is during estrus (3-i phase) ovulation occurs. During heat, the hormonal background of the animal completely changes. Mature individuals are unable to control their behavior, since the instinct of reproduction "dictates" a certain set of behavioral algorithms. What does it mean? During heat, all activities of the animal's body are aimed at reproductive function, therefore, the readiness to bear offspring does not go unnoticed. The female "calls" the male to mate for procreation. The period of sexual hunting lasts from 3 to 10 days.
Symptoms of estrus in cats:
- excessively kind treatment or aggression towards everyone around;
- transparent discharge from the vulva;
- constant purring or shrill screams;
- riding on the floor on your back, wavy twists of the torso;
- walking on half-bent legs with raised back;
- swelling of the genital loop;
- defecation in unauthorized places;
- loss of appetite;
- intrusiveness and restlessness.
An interesting fact! Ovulation in cats occurs only after repeated mating and is not reflex in nature, unlike many other mammals.
Ignoring a pet during such a stressful period is not the best option for her. If you don't mind breeding kittens, then it is quite logical to take the animal to the mating with a tested cat. But not every owner is ready for such a step.
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The best way is sterilization or castration in a veterinary clinic during or after estrus. Ovarian and / or uterine surgery will protect your pet from many diseases of the genitourinary system and relieve stress during hormonal surges.
If for some reason you do not want to castrate a pet, there are several other ways to calm a cat during heat.
How to calm a cat during heat at home? It is not necessary to use sedatives and hormonal drugs.
Ways to calm the cat during heat in the home
During sexual activity, the owner will need maximum patience and love. How to calm a cat during heat? First, consider folk remedies, which will help reduce hypersexuality.
- Distract your pet with active games.
- Reduce the amount of food, give more water.
- Turn on classical music (Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven).
- Bathe the ward in warm water.
- Iron more often, hug and talk to your pet.
- Massage her head, paws, but do not touch the back of the body (from the middle of the back to the tail).
- At night, try to isolate the cat in another room, but don't forget to put her a tray and a drinking bowl.
These simple steps will help relieve stress and temporarily calm the child.
The only safe way to stop the heat in cats is surgical castration. Source: Flickr (Regina)
How to make it easier for a cat to heal with drugs?
On sale are sedatives and hormonal drugs. Using them on a regular basis is detrimental to the health of the animal.
It is possible to stop heat in cats with the help of hormonal drugs of domestic and foreign production: "Stop Sex", Pilkan, "Contrasex", "Anti Meow" and a number of other synthetic tablets.
pay attention! Frequent use of hormonal drugs to prevent heat leads to purulent inflammation of the uterus, suppression of adrenal function, pathological formations in the form of cysts and other diseases.
Mild herbal sedatives or pheromones will help relieve physical and psychological stress.. "Kit Bayun" are especially popular., Stop Stress, Suprastin, Feliway, decoctions of chamomile and thyme.
Sedatives suppress the animal's sexual activity and relieve stress.
Many owners are interested in the question, how to stop a hen in cats. Stop natural processes, occurring in the animal's body, extremely difficult.
Preventive measures against heat
The only safe way to stop the heat in cats is surgical castration. Sedatives have only a temporary effect, and synthetic hormones can disrupt the genitourinary system and other organs.
Weigh the pros and cons, before giving your pet a hormonal pill or drops. In this situation, her health depends solely on your decision. Sexual hunting will end in a few days, and to restore the hormonal background is almost impossible. Do not act irresponsibly, show love and care to our younger brothers.