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How To Help A Cat In Heat

Updated: September 29, 2022 By Ashton Blagden 10 Comments

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It is hard for a cat when she is in heat and much harder for her owner to calm her down. The main signs of a cat in heat consists of mostly wailing and an act that the female cat might run away with male cats. This behavior of a cat can be unsettling for you. Nevertheless, it is a normal and natural activity for your cat to behave in this way. Howbeit, if it is too much to handle, seek a long-run fix. This act is going to be repeated until your cat is spayed. It happens with cats who are older than 5-6 months. Heat can last up to a week and can repeat in the near future. So, finding long-term remedies can help you and your cat to get relief.

A female cat in heat

Here are some such approaches you should opt for:

1) Check for the signs

Make sure that some acts of your cat actually means that she is in heat and not just sick. For example, the symptoms like rubbing against people and objects, rolling on the floor, and mostly yowling. Cats are likely to experience heat between late summer and spring. If you are not able to decide, at the end visit a vet to find out what’s going on with her.

2) Give her love and attention

Play with your cat at this time and give her attention. This is the most important and effective way to calm your cat. Let her sit on your lap and brush or pet her. Your love will help her calm down and also helps to minimize her stress. The main deal is to distract her from the mating. Sometimes, just being near you can keep her calm. Cat toys usually help to keep her mind off.

3) Keep her warm and fuzzy

Provide your cat the ideal temperature with something warm to sit on, this will help her the most. You can provide her something warm to sit on which can be a wet towel or heat pad. It also helps to keep her still. Also, an electric heat pad and blanket can work for your cat. Clean her litter and keep the scent mark away to avoid her from going crazy.

4) Make sure, your cat stays away from male cats

Do not allow your cat to go out while she is in the heat to prevent cat pregnancy. Keep her calm and prevent her from going out as it will result in mating with male cats. She will try and escape if she finds out the presence of any male cat nearby and can even attract it towards her. So, it will be a proper way to put on the blinders and shut down the doors and windows to protect her from mating.

5) Look for herbal solutions

Buy some small samples of different herbal remedies for your cat and see to it which works best for her. Find the product which works for your cat and start using it on her.

Once you are sure about the best one for your cat, buy a larger amount of it. Note that Herbal should only be taken after consulting a vet. Avoid using any human medications. Due to a higher dose, it might end up harming your cat.

6) Spay Your Cat

Give your cat a permanent solution to prevent her from the heat by spaying. The process involves removing her ovaries and uterus which will prevent unnecessary heat and unwanted litters in the long run.

Spaying your pets can also reduce the chance of cancer and other diseases. Furthermore, there is a little chance that your cat can still get into heat even after the surgery. If it occurs, consult your vet immediately.

7) Use Feliway

You can be familiar with the term Feliway. This product is exactly like a chemical that the cat secretes through its glands on its face when they are feeling calm and want to communicate with other cats in a nearby location. Feliway works to calm cats down and help them to relieve stress and anxiety. Thus, it helps the cat to feel peaceful during the time of heat. The good news is that you can find all types of pheromone spray and diffuser brands.  If your cat has a strong heat behavior I suggest using a pheromone spray and spraying everywhere your cat hangs out daily.

8) Use catnip only if it calms your cat down

Catnip is a herb of the mint family. Some cats calm down and relax when given catnip but other cats react in a totally opposite way. It can cause some cats to become aggressive and energetic. Remember, this may also make the situation worse for some cats. So, it is necessary to note whether it is working for your cat or not. If it does, it’s great for you!

Above all, remember that heat in cats is a natural process and you can not do anything about it but keep patience. It is easy to get frustrated but with these helpful tips, everything can get sorted out in some time.

Author Bio:

Ashton Blagden is working as a Community Manager at Dealslands.co.uk. He is the type of geek who loves to write about Pets and Health Care tips also. When He has leisure time, He utilizes that time in writing.

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  1. Avatar for Michelene BrownMichelene Brown says

    February 18, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    Your article has helped me out a lot and I will buy both feliway and catnip as soon as possible

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    • Avatar for Lorena ÁvilaLorena Ávila says

      March 3, 2021 at 3:11 am

      I am very happy I could help Michelene. Thanks for visiting my website!

      Reply
  2. Avatar for Diana Marie LinaresDiana Marie Linares says

    September 23, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    thank you i can now calm my luna down she is abyr old and this is her 3rd time being in heat

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    • Avatar for Lorena ÁvilaLorena Ávila says

      September 24, 2021 at 2:47 am

      I am happy this information could help you Diana!

      Reply
  3. Avatar for Alicia mujahidAlicia mujahid says

    December 23, 2021 at 10:24 am

    Where can I get catnip do I have to pay for a vet to get her spayed

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    • Avatar for Lorena ÁvilaLorena Ávila says

      December 23, 2021 at 10:04 pm

      Hello Alicia, yes, you have to pay a Vet to get your cat spayed.

      Reply
  4. Avatar for CherCher says

    December 31, 2021 at 6:43 pm

    Is it better for a female to have a litter before spaying?

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    • Avatar for Lorena ÁvilaLorena Ávila says

      January 2, 2022 at 11:55 pm

      I am not a Vet but I spayed my cat Sophie after I rescued her from our local shelter and one of the conditions from them was to spay the cat. We spayed her when she was about 5 months old and never had a litter. She’s now 6 years old and she’s doing great, no problems at all.

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  5. Avatar for Brenda AdamsonBrenda Adamson says

    August 25, 2022 at 9:22 am

    For the plugins fairway do not work she meow all night long

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    • Avatar for Lorena ÁvilaLorena Ávila says

      September 8, 2022 at 3:39 pm

      Hi Brenda, I am sorry to hear that the plug didn’t work. Some cats have stronger hormone responses than others. What I have noticed with my cat Sophie when we travel and she gets really anxious and nervous is that she responds better to the pheromone spray than the plug. You spray everywhere where your cat hangs out, carpet where she lays down, corners where she pushes her body against, and so on. You can use also rescue remedy which is an herbal drop that helps to calm down cats, I use it also with my cat when we travel. Hope that helps!

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