How to alleviate the heat stress of male cats

The most direct way to alleviate the heat stress of male cats is to have them neutered at a pet hospital after the heat period ends. This can completely solve the problem of male cats in heat and reduce the incidence of reproductive system diseases. Secondly, if the male cat is already adult and its body has fully developed, the owner can also take the cat to be mated to alleviate the symptoms of heat stress. In addition, if the owner does not want to have the male cat neutered or mated, they can only try to divert the cat's attention to alleviate its heat stress.

Neutering

Male cats usually begin to go into heat around 6 months old, and may attract female cats through behaviors such as urinating randomly and howling. If the owner wants to solve the problem of cat heat fundamentally, they can take the cat to the pet hospital for neutering after the heat period ends. This can not only reduce the suffering of the cat during the heat period but also reduce the incidence of reproductive system diseases.

Before the neutering procedure, it is necessary to check the mental state, appetite, bowel movement, temperature, and other abnormalities of the male cat to ensure that it is in good health before the surgery.

Mating

If the male cat is already an adult, the owner can choose to mate it, which will calm the cat down. However, if the male cat is not yet adult, it cannot be mated because the sperm activity is poorer in immature male cats, which can lead to difficulties in conception or abnormal fetal development in female cats.

Additionally, when choosing a mate for the male cat, it's best to select a female cat of the same breed and good health. This method addresses the symptoms but not the root cause, so the male cat will still go into heat continuously in spring and autumn.

Divert attention

During the heat period, male cats can become irritable. If the owner does not want to mate or neuter the cat, they can only comfort it more often to make it feel relaxed and find ways to divert the cat's attention. For example, temporarily changing the cat's living environment can shift its focus to adapting to the new surroundings. Or, prepare more toys and treats for the cat to enjoy. Once the cat gets tired from playing, it will naturally rest.

However, this method only provides temporary relief. Male cats are induced to heat by females, so if they are not neutered and have no chance to mate, the heat stress will become more severe with each episode, and the interval between heat periods will shorten.

Note: During the heat period, male cats may exhibit jumping out of windows or running away from home in their quest for a mate. Therefore, owners need to pay special attention to the cat's movements during this time. It is recommended to always keep windows and doors closed to prevent the cat from running away or experiencing accidents such as jumping from heights.