Why did the cat stop asking for the cat

Signs that a cat is wandering

The average duration of a cat's heat is 5-7 days. There are also temperamental individuals that can walk for 10-14 days every month. The first time a cat begins to ask for a male cat is at the age of 6 months, but this is too early for mating.

The characteristic symptoms of estrus are immediately noticeable:

friction of the pet against objects - often, for a long time;
loud screams with inviting notes, often at night;
more affectionate behavior with the owner and others;
refusal of food (the cat may not even eat its favorite treats);
frequent urination, especially if there is a cat nearby;
when stroking the tail area, the animal protrudes its back part, twitches its tail, and bends its paws;
clear fluid is discharged from the vagina.

Symptoms may vary between individuals. There are animals that walk almost unnoticed, and the owner finds out about the heat after pregnancy. But more often the first signs are pronounced.

Calm a cat at home

Experienced owners offer the following options for solving the problem of sexual hunting:

lock the animal in a separate room (but this is not always suitable; often the cat experiences even more stress);
during the period of activity, put the animal under water (preferably warm) for several minutes;
distract your pet by playing: during the period of sexual activity, the cat experiences an excess of energy, which in nature it spends on searching for the cat and mating.

These methods help if one or two heats need to be missed, and in the future the cat is going to be mated with a male.

Advice! If the offspring are not needed at all, then it is better to sterilize the animal, since long and constant abstinence negatively affects the overall health of the animal. The cat develops suppuration in the uterus, and pathologies of the reproductive system may develop.

Folk remedies

Herbal therapy is considered gentle and quite effective.

To calm a walking pet, people use:

A decoction of these herbs, individually or as a complex, is given to the animal twice a day. These methods are considered the safest because they do not contain hormones. Hence the short duration of the impact.

Attention! If herbs are used too often, the animal becomes lethargic and apathetic.

Veterinary methods

If the animal is active and folk remedies do not help, veterinary drugs are used. They can act in different ways: change the animal’s hormonal levels, or simply have a calming effect.

The form of release of such medications is very diverse: tablets, injections, suspensions, decoctions and even drops. Many veterinary drugs have side effects, especially when taken chronically.

Before use, you must carefully read the instructions and consult your doctor.

Sedatives and medications

To calm a pet during estrus, veterinary medicine offers various medications.

The most popular means are:

Kot Bayun is a water infusion of soothing herbs. Available in drops in bottles of 10-16 ml. The product is safe, has a calming and analgesic effect.
Fospasim is a homeopathic medicine in drops. Helps your pet survive stress. It is used not only for calming while searching for a cat, but also when moving, before exhibitions and for easily excitable animals.
Stop-intim is a hormonal drug that is recommended for use if you do not plan to get offspring from your cat.
Stop-stress - effective drops of domestic production. Contains calming plant extracts & phenibut. The daily dose is 1 drop per 1 kg of weight. Divide into 2 doses.

Hormonal medications provide high-quality results, but if the strict dosage is not followed, they are harmful to the pet’s health.

Calming a cat in heat

In one of the sections of the article, signs were described by which one can determine whether a cat is in heat or not. However, there are also furry pets whose estrus is either not accompanied by such signs at all, or they pass completely unnoticed. By the way, there are also cat owners who manage to ignore these signs.

However, if the animal is in mating season, there are sedatives for cats in heat, which are listed below:

Isolate the cat in a room with food and water, a tray and a bed, and let it out only in the evening.
Turn on classical music (Beethoven, Bach), since a number of studies have proven the calming effect of certain melodies on both humans and animals.
Apply pheromones. While they may not help most cats, they do have a positive effect on some furry pets.
Homeopathic remedies may help.
Suprastin, which is a hormonal agent, has proven itself well.
The most effective and harmless remedy is the use of herbal sedatives.
Other hormonal drugs that can be purchased at pet stores and veterinary pharmacies. However, before doing this, you should definitely consult a specialist to know their correct dosage and method of use.

Let's move on to consider medications that prevent cats from going into heat.

How often does heat occur?

The first heat in cats occurs at the age of 6-7 months.

If the cat has already been in heat, then she walks once every three months. But an animal that didn’t have a cat walks more often. After giving birth, some pets ask for a cat within a month and a half.

How to determine the onset of estrus?

The process of “spring” in a cat is divided into three periods:

The beginning of estrus is proestrus. This period lasts 4 days. Already at this time, the cat’s genitals secrete a clear liquid, the cat is not yet accepting the cat, but external signs of hunting are present.

The first symptom of approaching heat is increased tenderness towards the owner and others.

How long does heat last?

Duration is on average 7 days. The older the animal, the longer the hunting period lasts.

The emergence of aggressive behavior and its conditions of occurrence

The cat may begin to behave threateningly, hiss, and constantly make strange, unfounded sounds that sound like a scream. For a female, changing the room in which she is located is stressful and, in this case, the cat may not allow the cat to be mated to her. Therefore, when a cat is moved to another house with a cat, the female demonstrates aggressive behavior. Here you can only use special drops or spray to make the cat calm.

When mating, it is important to leave the cat and the cat in the same room for several days, where there are no people. This is due to the short time for animals to get used to each other, and even an inexperienced cat, the cat can be intimidated and nothing will work out for them.

Reasons why mating may not work

A young and insecure cat. If the cat is not in its territory or is too young (1 year), then its behavior will be cautious and unsure. This can scare away the cat and nothing will come of it.
The cat did not find anything attractive in the “gentleman” and does not allow him to approach her. In this case, she takes a sideways position and begins to hiss; moreover, the process of hostility may be accompanied by attacking the partner.
Disease. Before mating, you need to take your cat to the veterinarian, since various diseases usually affect this process. Even a slight malaise can have a negative impact, and then the cat won’t let the cat in anywhere. Possible pain during the mating process in a cat can be caused by inflammation of the glands, which is why the cat will not let the cat near and may rush at him. In addition, there may be pain during the normal process of estrus.
The cat is not in heat or has already ended, which means the cat has not reached sexual maturity.
The cat must be well-fed, so leave food for both animals and trays (each with his own) in the room. And also don't forget about water. Hunger, like illness, has a negative effect on cat instincts. If your furry pet has experienced a lack of appetite or apathy for several days before making the decision to mate, then you need to cancel all plans to merge a cat and a male cat.
Another very important factor. It is necessary to take into account the age of the animals and their breed. Mating often does not work out if they differ at the genetic level, and then the cat may simply not allow the newly arrived cat to approach her.

To sterilize or not?

Sterilizing a cat is a radical method of solving the problem. Before you decide to have surgery, you need to think it over carefully. Doctors recommend that the procedure be carried out as early as possible for the health of the pet. A cat at a young age tolerates anesthesia more easily.

But the owner must remember that the operation changes the pet’s body irrevocably. This means that if you want to get offspring, there will be no opportunity for this.

At the same time, long-term abstinence for a cat is severe stress, which, in addition to nervous disorders, also leads to diseases of the reproductive organs. An unsterilized cat often suffers from ovarian cysts, purulent inflammation of the uterus, hormonal disorders, and tumors of the mammary glands.

Professional veterinary specialists agree that if you do not want to produce offspring from a cat in the future, then it is better to sterilize your pet . This will relieve the animal from stress during the hunting period, and will bring relief to the owner.

Pros and cons of sterilization

Compared to other methods of controlling feline sexual activity, neutering has both advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of sterilization:

Solving the problem once and for all. This is actually a disadvantage too, since at one moment the owner may regret that the animal is not able to become pregnant.
Efficiency 100%. Drops and tablets, even hormonal ones, may not work. It's very individual. The operation will give the desired result, without a doubt.
The operation is safe. It is performed through a small incision on the side of the torso.

But the operation also has disadvantages:

It takes time to recover. This is an abdominal operation that is performed under general anesthesia. After it, the cat may feel unwell for some time and be lethargic. The animal should not be fed for several hours before surgery.
The operation costs money. Some owners find it cheaper to purchase drops or tablets once a month.
Inability to obtain desired offspring in the future.
Irreversible changes in the cat's body. Hormonal changes can cause your pet to become lethargic, less mobile, and have a tendency to gain weight. By organizing proper nutrition, the risks of disease are significantly reduced.

Anti-estrus medications for cats

You should know that regular pregnancies in a cat are also harmful, for this reason there is no need to rush to satisfy this need at every heat, even if the owner is breeding the breed.

Various contraceptives for cats will prevent unnecessary pregnancy of the animal.

Antisex drugs for cats are divided into 2 groups according to their action and composition:

Medicines that are made from natural herbs. They are characterized by a weak effect compared to the second group, but they have virtually no effect on the pet’s body.
Hormonal drugs characterized by chemical composition. They can cause harm to the health of the animal, especially with prolonged use. The consequence of the use of these drugs is very often a complication of the cat’s endocrine system, as well as various types of erosions, and sometimes cancer.

For this reason, before giving your pet anti-festival tablets for cats, the price of which is relatively low, you should think about whether it is worth it. After all, the damage caused to a pet’s body is sometimes very problematic to eliminate.

Summing up the article, we can conclude that if the owner of a furry pet does not want to use medications or undergo surgery associated with sterilization, then the best option would be to purchase a purebred animal, the kittens of which can then be given to other cat lovers without any problems.

Before purchasing a pet, you need to be prepared in advance for certain difficulties that may arise as a result of keeping it, including being prepared to listen to your cat’s loud meowing for several days.

Time of manifestation of natural desire in cats

After puberty is completed, cats develop a natural desire to have offspring. The onset of the first heat in animals can vary in time. Usually a cat wants a cat already in the first year, after 6 months of life and before one year of age.

Estrus time is divided into several stages, each taking several days.

In healthy cats that have given birth to at least one kitten, estrus 3-4 times a year is considered normal. In the absence of mating, the desire can occur very often, even every month.

The duration of the period when a cat wants a cat is about 2 weeks. How long this can last depends on the individual characteristics of the body and manifests itself differently in each cat.

Changes in behavior during heat

The need for a “date” with a cat also depends on the breed of the animal. In cats of oriental breeds such periods are more frequent, and in the British breed they are less frequent.

How to understand that a cat wants a cat

Signs of a natural call are quite easy to identify. The cat begins to show too much affection towards members of the household, scream a lot, and stand in the appropriate position, indicating its readiness to mate. This period begins not only in early spring, as many might think. This can happen either in the middle of a cold winter or at the end of a hot summer.

Cat

Since animals are driven by instinct, a noticeable deterioration or excessive improvement in the environment in which they find themselves can be a signal that it is time to reproduce.

Important! Scolding, beating, or mocking animals is strictly prohibited. It is worth understanding that a pet is driven not by a desire to receive pleasure, but by instincts that they cannot control, much less stop.

Domestic cats suffer from this much more, because long-term abstinence can lead to illness. That is why, if the owners have no desire to nurse kittens in the future, it is advisable to remove the reproductive system at a young age. In 90% of cases, the pet lives a long and healthy life. But as experience shows, sometimes force majeure occurs, and this procedure does not prevent the cat from ceasing to desire the cat. To save yourself from unnecessary problems and inconveniences, it is suggested that you study the following information on what to do if your cat screams.

At what age do people start asking for the first time?

The average age of puberty depends on the conditions and breed. Speaking of statistics, a cat begins to crave for the first time at 6-8 months. In rare cases, estrus may be late and come at 12 months. It all depends on her physical and emotional health. If the nutrition is correct and the environment is positive, the cat may begin to require reproduction at 5 months. Especially when it comes to small breeds.

What owners need to know:

estrus is not affected by weather, climate and other nuances associated with the conditions of the region;
as soon as the body gets stronger and all body indicators return to normal, instincts will give a signal that the cat is ready to mate.

It is impossible to predict the first heat, but a trip to the veterinarian can significantly ease the situation. For example, many are immediately recommended to have their appendages removed.

Like a cat asks a cat

A cat's personality can change dramatically. Not everyone becomes affectionate and kind during this period. There are other indicators that can explain your pet's strange behavior. What you should pay attention to first:

loss of appetite. This indicator can mislead the owners, because it also indicates the presence of other problems;
The cat rubs against its legs and meows a lot. Of course, this may be a signal that the pet is bored or is simply trying to attract attention. During heat, the animal is too affectionate and “talkative.” If before it was impossible to get the pet out from under the sofa, then when it “want”, it is impossible to drive it away from your hands;
increased interest and love for men. Whatever one may say, cats sense gender differences among their owners. If at a certain period the pet became more interested in the strong representative of the house, then she goes through a period of maturation;
house marks – even the most trained cat will place small marks around the apartment. It is useless to scold and punish for this. It is useless to fight against instincts with a simple word and beating;
began to go to the toilet more often - the excited hormonal system affects urination, so if the cat began to visit the litter box more often, there is a high probability that she has begun a period of growing up. This fact is relevant if other indicators are additionally present. It may also be a kidney disease;
the cat bends over and shows unusual poses - the most clear and visible sign that the cat wants a cat.

All these indicators will help you understand in a timely manner what strange phenomena are happening to your beloved pet. You can't just ignore it. This position will lead to damage to property and mental disorder of the animal.

Cat and cat

How many times a year does a cat ask for a cat?

When it comes to the frequency of estrus, even the best veterinarian in the city cannot give an accurate answer. It all depends on the breed and the health of the pet. Larger representatives of cats flow 2 times a year. Small cats - 3-4 times.

For those who are engaged in breeding or just want to plunge into this field, you need to know a few facts:

You cannot breed a cat under 1 year of age. Despite the fact that she is instinctively ready for mating, the pet’s pelvis is not yet fully developed due to “greenhouse keeping”;
using untested home methods is extremely dangerous. Many people recommend feeding bromine to their pets or giving them catnip. All these methods in 90% of cases negatively affect the condition of the animal, which leads to death or loss of control over them.

Signs that a cat has gone on a spree

The cat announces the beginning of the mating period by changes in behavior and loud sounds. Detailed signs of a cat's sexual desires:

The main sign of readiness for mating is wild, guttural screams. If there were no cats in the house before, it will be strange and unusual. Loud screams and meows are natural instincts to attract a mate.
A cat's heat is accompanied by discharge that leaves marks in the house. Cat markings on the floor also serve to attract a male.
Some cats mark their territory with urine during heat.
When a cat asks for a cat, it takes positions characteristic of mating. She squats on her front legs, leaving her back raised. The cat moves its tail to the side. The pose signals the cat's readiness for copulation.

Cat pose during heat

The period when a cat wants a cat is accompanied by hormonal changes in the cat’s body and affects appetite. It is seriously reduced or absent altogether. The animal refuses to eat.
Another deviation from the norm will be frequent urination. The need for a tray will increase significantly.
The cat will tell its owner that it wants a cat by being excessively affectionate. The pet will begin to fawn on the owner, rubbing against his legs with a loud purr.
However, opposite cases of mood manifestations also occur, when the animal becomes aggressive. The cat spoils furniture and objects in the house, although this has never happened to it before. Tears objects he doesn't like into pieces.

Prolonged heat exhausts the cat and the owner. Therefore, you need to take additional measures if the cat asks for a cat.

When does a cat start begging for the first time?

The majority of owners of furry pets are interested in the answer to the question - at how many months does a cat begin to ask for a cat, and what are the signs of the appearance of a desire to procreate. Typically, a cat's first heat begins to occur when the process of puberty is completed. In all animals, this process begins at different periods of their life; in a cat, this phenomenon usually occurs after the first six months of life and no later than 10 months.

If a cat wants a cat, the owner will undoubtedly be the first to know about it. It will be possible to determine immediately that this period has arrived and it is simply impossible to confuse this phenomenon with something else. Any owner of a domestic cat knows about the difficulties that arise during this period of the pet’s life. You can determine that a cat wants a cat for the first time by some signs that will be listed below.

At what age does estrus begin and in what case does a cat yell have been described, now it is necessary to indicate the signs of the animal’s sexual desire. Basically, at the age of 6-7 months, the cat shows the following signs of desire for a cat:

During the period of heat, the cat screams wildly. For the first time it looks quite unusual and strange. However, all this is a natural instinct. The animal meows and screams loudly to attract a potential partner for mating.
Marks appear throughout the apartment. It is not known for sure whether the cat does this on purpose, since during estrus the animal actively produces discharge. Maybe they appear on the floor involuntarily. However, there is a version according to which the cat leaves marks for the male in this way in order to attract him.
After 6-7 months of life, when the cat begins the mating period, it takes on characteristic poses. The cat raises the back of its body while lowering itself onto its front paws. At the same time, she moves her tail to the side. This position is aimed at calling the male to mate.
The animal's appetite decreases or completely disappears.
The pet goes to the toilet very often.
Also a characteristic sign of the onset of estrus is excessive petting of the animal. The cat purrs loudly and rubs against its owner's legs. However, a reverse reaction also occurs, accompanied by aggression.

What actions will help relieve anxiety?

What to do if a cat goes on a spree worries all owners. You can use various methods to relieve anxiety during this period. To increase efficiency, it is better to use them comprehensively.

Limit contact with other animals in the house.

Such actions will help avoid conflicts, because a cat’s character changes for the worse during heat. She can show aggression towards other cats, dogs and small animals.

A closet or bathroom is suitable for insulation. There must be clean water there. It is recommended to give food before bedtime and several small portions during the day.

The cat becomes aggressive

Increase comfort.

You need to lay a softer bedding made from natural fabrics. The cat will appreciate the comfort and nervous tension will decrease somewhat.

Keeping the tray clean.

Cats are particularly clean even during estrus. Due to increased irritability, an uncleaned litter box can cause a negative reaction and the cat will shit in another place.

Keep your cat busy with games and entertainment.

Excessive activity and energy need to be directed in the right direction. To do this, purchase new toys, and she will be busy for several days. Having played enough all day, she will sleep soundly.

Of course, the cat will not stop wanting a cat, but the anxiety will decrease.

An adult cat does not want to accept a young cat. How to fix the situation?

Hello Dmitry!

Help me please. I have a rather difficult situation among my pets. A Persian cat, Marisha (13 years old), and an Alabai cat, also a girl (10 years old), have been living together in a country house for many years. My cat is not neutered and has never been castrated, she has a very complex character, she doesn’t listen when you call her, she won’t give in to your arms, but at the same time she is affectionate and loves to sleep next to me. Cats came running to her site, but she did not let them near her.

He behaves very aggressively, but towards other people's cats. And some time ago a young cat came running to us (we assume he is not yet a year old) and we decided to keep him. The cat is very affectionate and tame. Now the following is happening: Marisha attacks the new cat and does not let him into the house or even onto her half of the property.

I personally punished her for attacking him, but this punishment did not lead to anything, she continues to provoke fights. The dog doesn't pay any attention to them. Tell me, please, what should I do? How can you show Marisha that this cat is yours? After all, winter is coming and I’m going to move the new cat into the house (now he lives in the gazebo).

Thank you in advance!

Sincerely, Veronika Kutsenko.

Good afternoon I want to say right away that you are faced with a difficult task. Your adult cat is used to living in the house alone and feeling like a full-fledged mistress in it, but you want to convince her that the new pet also has the right to freely walk around her territory. However, if you are firm in your desire to make friends with your pets, please have a lot of patience, the process will be long.

Your task will be to accustom the animals to each other gradually, in small steps. If there is such a possibility, first place them in adjacent rooms and separate them with some kind of translucent partition or mesh - so that the animals can see each other, smell the neighbor, but at the same time they cannot fight. They need time to adapt.

They must have separate bowls and litter trays. You can periodically change their places. Marisha must understand and realize that the new cat now also lives in this house as a member of the family, and the newcomer must get used to it. At the same time, under no circumstances show greater affection for any of the animals; show equal care and attention towards them.

The day will come when, under supervision, you will be able to remove the partition between the cats, and after some time, when

You will make sure that they are not trying to sort things out, and you can gradually leave them alone. But under no circumstances should you show aggression towards your adult cat, since by doing this you achieve the exact opposite of what you want: Marisha associates the new tenant with receiving punishment and her own discomfort, and this makes her even more angry with the cat.

How to avoid kittens

Modern medicine and special medications will help overcome a cat’s natural desire to have kittens.

The most effective is surgical sterilization. Half of the owners are wary of making such an intervention, but it completely solves the problem. There will be no periodic screams, no disturbance in the house, and no need to rack your brains when kittens appear.

If there is a desire to wait for offspring, then sterilization is carried out after childbirth. Here it is better to consult a veterinarian, because there is an opinion that the cat may have hormonal imbalance and health problems.

Practical observations have shown that such cases are rare and there is no need to worry.

Neutering cats balances their character and prolongs their lifespan. Spayed females are less likely to be diagnosed with cancer.

An alternative to sterilization is cat calming medications. They should not be given every time the cat asks for a cat. Only in particularly difficult cases.

A list of special medications to ease a difficult period for a cat.

You can buy it at a pharmacy or veterinary center. It comes in bags and in spray form. The bags are placed in the cat’s favorite habitats or the surface there is treated with a spray. Mint has a calming effect. It is often used before stressful situations, for example, before an exhibition.

Cat mint

Fitex drops.

The product helps to calm the animal under stress and during estrus. The herbal composition acts as a natural sedative.

Fitex

"Sex barrier."

The drug is most popular for such cases. However, it does not always help, which depends on the body’s sensitivity.

Sex Barrier

“Stop stress” in drops or tablets.

Has a powerful calming effect and reduces cat activity. It is used in emergency cases when the cat is screaming very loudly. “Stop-stress” is not addictive and can be given to an animal at any time.

Stop Stress

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Causes of sexual coldness and methods for identifying the problem

The age of puberty of a cat depends on various factors: breed, climatic features of the region, nutrition. Cats can only mate during estrus. Usually the first estrus in animals is observed at 6-8 months, but this does not mean that the cat’s body is ready for the birth of offspring.

It is best to skip the first heat and not breed your pet. Early pregnancy leads to the fact that the cat stops developing, because all efforts are devoted to maintaining the offspring inside the body. Unformed internal organs can cause premature birth and death of kittens.

Experts do not recommend breeding cats until they are one year old, even if estrus has been observed since 5-6 months.

The main reasons for the absence of heat in cats:

Problems with the ovaries . Underdevelopment of this organ leads to the inability to produce eggs.
Hormonal imbalance . Sex hormones responsible for the estrus process are not produced, and the cat does not show signs of estrus.
Vitamin deficiency in the body . If there is a lack of vitamin E, which is responsible for reproductive health, cats may experience a lack of sexual desire.
Hidden heat . Cats can have different temperaments. During estrus, some scream and ask to go outside, while others modestly remain silent, not giving the appearance that they are ready to mate. Owners, having heard about the calling meows of cats, believe that their quiet one is not flowing, and begin to worry about this.
Pregnancy . Cats that have free access to the street can easily walk there with a stray cat. During pregnancy, the cat does not show signs of sexual desire and does not go into heat. After the birth of the babies, the hunting season will begin with renewed vigor.

The cat is a seasonal animal. If she lives in a room with insufficient lighting and does not go outside, her body intensively produces prolactin and melatonin. These substances lead to changes in hormonal levels and the cessation of cycles. To resume the cycle, it is necessary to equip the room where the pet lives with fluorescent lamps.

It is advisable to take her for walks. If there is a risk of escape, you must purchase a special cat leash. You should not resort to administering medications. Normal lighting, fresh air and ultraviolet rays do their job. Literally in 2-3 weeks the cat will go into heat, and she will want to see a cat. Natural resumption of the cycle is most beneficial for the health of the animal.

The problem of hidden heats

Hidden estrus is most often observed in animals kept in crowded conditions. Cohabitation with other females leads to the fact that weaker individuals, located on the lower steps of the hierarchical ladder, stop breeding. This does not mean that pregnancy is impossible. A vaginal cytological examination may show that the animal is in estrus, and there are no external signs of readiness for procreation.

Detection of false pregnancy

Cats that are physiologically conditioned to infrequently estrus may suffer from spontaneous ovulation. If 1.5-2 months have passed since the heat, and the hunting season is not open, it is possible that the animal has a false pregnancy. Measurement of progesterone concentration shows an excess of the norm, while there are no other signs of pregnancy.

Illness and stress

The lack of attraction to the opposite sex is not necessarily caused by diseases of the reproductive organs. Common diseases reduce immunity and weaken the animal’s body, which affects fertility. For example, gastrointestinal diseases accompanied by diarrhea can cause anesthesia (absence of estrus). Respiratory tract diseases and cardiovascular pathologies can lead to general exhaustion and absence of estrus.

Anestria is more common in overweight cats. It can occur due to poor nutrition or due to hormonal imbalances. If switching to a diet menu does not bring results, it is necessary to examine the animal.

Stress is just as dangerous for animals as it is for people. Some animals live constantly under stressful conditions. Regular trips and participation in exhibitions lead to exhaustion of the nervous system. These cats may not be in heat. Life in a nursery or shelter, where many cats of different temperaments are collected, does not have the best effect.

Individuals with a daring character and extensive life experience occupy leading positions; they have the right to choose a partner and call out calls, but the rest must sit quietly and be silent. In the hierarchical ladder, the leading positions are occupied by experienced females, who have had offspring more than once. Young cats do not have the right to choose a partner; they have to suppress their sexual desires. Therefore, such individuals experience a stressful state, often causing a complete absence of estrus.

Seasonal absence of estrus is a natural state for animals.

Between October and January, cats experience a decrease in sexual desire.

Therefore, if the cat does not ask for a cat during this period, there is no need to worry; by spring all natural needs will return to normal.

Hormonal drugs

Drugs used to suppress sexual desire in animals often cause hormonal problems. Even after stopping medications, pets are in no hurry to reproduce. The carelessness of animal owners leads to the fact that many cats cannot restore reproductive health after taking hormonal medications.

Contraceptives should be selected by a specialist, taking into account the gender and age of the animal, its weight and general condition. Many owners resort to contraceptives on the advice of a neighbor or friend. In this case, the harm from the pills is much greater than the benefit.

If a cat starts walking, screams invitingly, arches her back and makes it clear in every possible way that she needs a sexual partner, she should be given the drug immediately or, in extreme cases, no later than two days after the start of estrus. And careless owners go for a life-saving remedy only when they can no longer endure the cat’s screams.

Interrupting the cycle threatens hormonal imbalance and is not suitable for continuous use. After such outbursts, the cat may not want a cat at all. This means that there is a serious malfunction in the body that requires careful examination and treatment.

If a cat was not purchased for breeding, there is no point in tormenting it with hormonal drugs or long-term abstinence. The best way out in this situation is to carry out a sterilization operation. After surgery, the problem of choosing contraceptives will no longer exist, and the issue of unwanted pregnancy will not arise.

Sexual needs of a cat

When a cat yells and asks for a cat, this indicates a thirst for the realization of its main purpose inherent in nature - fertilization and bearing offspring. The animal is ripe for this, and the body requires the fulfillment of natural sexual needs and the removal of arousal.

Raised pelvis

How does your pet behave?

screams loudly, sometimes unnaturally, meows obsessively from time to time;
behaves restlessly, aggressively;
rubs against furniture, people's legs, household objects;
lifts the pelvis.

At this moment, the animal’s genitals swell slightly, and in some cases a slight discharge appears. During estrus, a cat will instantly become aroused by any cat, so to prevent fertilization it is necessary to completely exclude contacts of individuals of the opposite sex.

Attention! Some cats, when in heat, on the contrary, become very affectionate, they literally stick to their owners.

Frequency and duration of estrus

Sexual desire in a furry pet can last for one and a half to two weeks after the start of estrus. This first appears at the age of six to eight months and can recur up to five to six times a year.

Sexual activity of cats increases at the beginning of the year - February-April, and its decline occurs in the autumn months. As a rule, after the cessation of estrus, the animal calms down and leads its usual lifestyle, but unfulfilled sexual desire negatively affects the nervous system.

The cat is in heat

Even the most noble individual, without being fertilized a couple of times, turns from affectionate to aggressive due to hormonal disruptions in the body. This has a detrimental effect on the health of the purr.

Attention! In sick and weakened animals, estrus is asymptomatic, but unfulfilled needs further worsen their health.

Sedatives from the pharmacy

What can you give a cat so that the cat doesn't ask? How to help an animal cope with sexual desire without stress? Special pharmaceutical products will allow you to stop estrus or correct the purring behavior at this time.

Sedatives are hormonal, but act on the body quite gently and carefully. However, they are not intended for continuous use and bring a lot of side effects. Hormonal agents are used once or twice, as needed.

There are two types of medical contraception:

tablets or drops;
injections for cats during estrus.

You can also prevent sexual arousal so that the cat does not ask for the cat by delaying it for about six months with the help of an injection for the animal. But, they put it on only before the onset of estrus, strictly following the application regimen.

Even absolutely healthy animals are at risk when using injections, while weakened and mature (over five years old) animals should absolutely not be given them. The injection schedule is developed by a veterinarian, taking into account the age and individual characteristics of the pet. He gives the first injection.

Contacting a veterinarian

The dosage of even such seemingly safe drugs as Depo Provera for cats should be prescribed by a specialist.

Attention! It is recommended to feed the animal during estrus frequently, in small portions. Poor appetite or its complete absence is typical for a cat at this time.

How to make your cat sexually active again

If the cat is a valuable specimen purchased for breeding, it is necessary to find out the reason for the lack of sexual desire. Experts recommend starting the examination with tests and ultrasound. An ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity may reveal polycystic disease, endometritis, and pyometra.

Endometritis is treated with cephalosporin antibiotics. If a fungus is detected in the tests, treatment is supplemented with Fluconazole, Levorin. To remove purulent contents from the uterus, Sinestrol and Oxytocin are prescribed. In a hospital setting, the uterus is washed with disinfectant compounds.

Polycystic disease requires surgical intervention, since conservative treatment does not give the desired results. Removing the uterus and ovaries allows you to save the life of the cat, but deprives her of the opportunity to become a mother.

With pyometra, there is a threat to life, so urgent hospitalization of the animal is necessary. The best treatment option is removal of the uterus and ovaries. To preserve reproductive function, they resort to drug treatment. If the therapy is successful, it is recommended to urgently mate the cat. After the birth of the offspring, the uterus is removed.

If there are diseases of other organs and systems, they are treated comprehensively. Gamavit, Ribotan, Ovariovit are used to stimulate the immune system. Vitamin and mineral formulations containing vitamins A, E and C will be a useful supplement.

Estrus can be induced by using hormonal drugs. They are prescribed only after examination of the animal and the absence of diseases of the reproductive organs.

Hormonal effects are resorted to only if other methods have failed. It should be remembered that the ovaries are very sensitive to the effects of hormones, so it is better not to use such drugs without a veterinarian’s prescription.

If the examination shows that the cat is completely healthy, some tips will help restore the natural desire to procreate:

Review the animal's diet and make it balanced.
Place the cat with a male. Sometimes the presence of the “groom” excites the female.
Cats, like women, are able to choose their mates. If mating does not occur with one cat, it is possible that it will work with a more experienced one.
If your cat lives in constant stress, it is necessary to provide her with peace. The absence of exhibitions, trips, and a cozy homely atmosphere contribute to the desire to mate.
The pet should be provided with comfortable conditions. The room should be warm, dry, and light enough.

It should be noted that each cat’s body is individual. Some want to mate monthly, while others only need to mate once every six months. Different breeds grow and mature differently. Representatives of large breeds mature later than small ones. Therefore, the absence of heat at one year of age is not yet a reason to panic.

>Why did the cat stop asking for the cat?

Folk remedies

You can calm a cat during agitation for a short time using effective, popularly proven methods:

distracting your pet's attention with active games;
bathing;
isolation of the animal in the room.

It has also been scientifically proven that cats are receptive to classical music. You can try to include different compositions, choosing the most suitable one for it. Try to calm the purr by placing a heating pad under it and gently holding it close to you. You can forget about the screaming animal for a while if you wet her bottom with warm water.

If you bathe her completely, then later she will start licking herself, get tired and fall asleep for a long time. Try to have your cat spend the night alone in the room during heat, this will help her calm down.

Swimming for distraction

Attention! If a cat yells and asks for a cat, then you definitely need to isolate it from other animals in the house. She is already in a restless state and she doesn’t need unnecessary conflicts with her household!

Sterilization

Sterilization is considered a cardinal method of solving the problem, which has its opponents and supporters. However, despite all the disadvantages, sterilization is the only long-term and guaranteed way to rid an animal of sexual desire and fertilization. There are two types of sterilization:

In the first case, the procedure is irreversible and involves removal of the uterus or ovaries. Chemical sterilization of cats gives a temporary effect and is based on the administration of hormonal drugs that suppress the functionality of the genital organs responsible for reproduction.

Hormones often provoke the occurrence and development of cancer and diabetes, which must be taken into account when choosing one method or another. The chemical method of solving the problem also includes radiation exposure, which is considered one of the safest for animal health, but, of course, irreversible.

After operation

Injections for cats instead of sterilization in excellent health allow them to restore sexual function in the future, while drastic measures are aimed at the absolute cessation of sexual activity in animals.