Estrus in cats can be a stressful time for both you and your feline. With proper attention, play, affection and good supervision, you can manage this cycle in a more bearable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even non-cat owners recognise that special meow that felines emit when they are in heat. But what exactly is heat in cats? We tell you what happens during this period, the symptoms in males and females, how you can manage it at home, and the ultimate option to avoid it: sterilisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Estrus is the reproductive cycle of cats, during which they are ready to reproduce. In the case of female cats, it is the period when they are ready to copulate in order to be fertilised. Males, on the other hand, although they do not have such visible cycles as females, are always ready to mate when they detect a female cat in season nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The estrus cycle in females is recurrent and may occur every 10 to 15 days <\/strong>under favourable conditions, such as increased sunlight, especially during spring and summer. This behaviour can be annoying due to constant meowing and other related behaviours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Symptoms differ according to the sex of the feline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Male cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Female cats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n During estrus, it is common for cats to seek escape in order to mate.<\/strong> Keep doors and windows closed and be sure to watch for any possible escape routes. Also, if you have a female cat in heat, other male cats may try to enter your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cats in heat experience high levels of stress<\/strong>. Frequent petting, attention and cuddling can help relieve your pet’s anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Playing with your cat is a great way to keep him distracted and calm his behaviour. Play sessions not only entertain him, but also provide him with a channel to release accumulated energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is common for cats in heat to lose some appetite.<\/strong> If you notice that your feline is eating less, be sure to offer high quality food. Try wet food <\/a>to vary their diet and stimulate their interest. Check out natural nutrition options such as Picart Petcare,<\/a> which offers food adapted to their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spending more time at home is key to keeping your feline from feeling lonely. Your presence can be a crucial factor in reducing the stress<\/strong> they suffer during this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n How long does estrus last in cats?<\/strong> Female cats can be in heat for 4 to 10 days, while males are always receptive if they detect a female in heat nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is heat in cats painful?<\/strong> No, estrus does not cause physical pain, but it can cause stress and discomfort due to hormonal changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How can I tell if my cat is in estrus?<\/strong> If your cat starts meowing more intensely, rubbing against objects and urinating outside the litter box, these are clear signs that your cat is in heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The ultimate solution to prevent estrus in cats is sterilisation<\/a>. This procedure not only eliminates the symptoms of heat, but also helps prevent aggressive behaviour and stress caused by this cycle. It is essential that you talk to your vet to decide the best time to sterilise your cat, as it is not advisable to do so when she is in heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After sterilisation, it is essential to provide your cat with the right food for its new condition. We recommend products such as Picart Select Adult Grain Free Sterilised – Light,<\/a> Picart Select Adult Sensitive Sterilised – Light,<\/a> and Picart Select Adult 7+ Years Sterilised – Light,<\/a> specially formulated for sterilised cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Descubre los mejores consejos para minimizar (o eliminar definitivamente) los efectos del celo en tu gato o gata.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35229,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sin-categorizar"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23643"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45151,"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23643\/revisions\/45151"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picartpetcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What are the symptoms of heat in cats?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How to calm a cat in heat?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Supervision of home departures<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2. More love and attention<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
3. Games and distractions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
4.Take care of their diet<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
5. Keeping your cat company<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions about estrus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to avoid heat?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n