What to feed a cat in heat

There are currently no safe medications to suppress a cat's heat, and there are no cat contraceptives. Firstly, there are no clear inspection reports to confirm that foods contain ingredients that can calm cats, and no investigations have been conducted to show that these foods do not contain tranquilizing drugs added by humans. Secondly, the crying of cats during their heat cycle is due to their biological characteristics, and there is no need to suppress it with drugs. If the crying Disturbs the daily routine of others, you can choose an appropriate time for sterilization surgery.

When do cats usually go into heat?

Cats usually show heat symptoms during the months of March to April and November to December, mainly occurring at seasonal transitions. Cats go into heat due to changes in their hormone levels, which occur periodically. In addition, the main behaviors of cats in heat include pacing back and forth, increased urination, liking to howl, and having an extreme desire for opposite-sex cats. It is also not recommended to bathe cats during their heat cycle, as their cervix is open at this time and bathing can easily lead to infection.

Can cats have sterilization surgery during their heat cycle?

Cats cannot have sterilization surgery during their heat cycle. When cats are in heat, their blood vessels are dilated. Performing sterilization surgery on cats at this time can easily lead to increased bleeding, thereby increasing the difficulty of the surgery. Usually, cats begin to go into heat around 6 months of age. If there is no need for breeding, sterilization surgery can be done before or between heat cycles. Finally, cats tend to gain weight after sterilization, so it is recommended to feed them prescription diet food after surgery.

Will cats still go into heat after sterilization surgery?

Cats will no longer go into heat after sterilization surgery. Generally, cats will only show heat symptoms periodically when there are sufficient amounts of sex hormones in their bodies. However, sterilization surgery removes the cat's reproductive organs, reducing the cat's hormone levels to zero, so cats will no longer show heat symptoms after surgery. Additionally, sterilization surgery is under general anesthesia, so it is recommended to have a complete preoperative examination to allow the surgeon to understand the cat's condition and reduce the risk of anesthesia.