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what age does a cat go into heat2007-11-25 12:26:27

my cat is two and ahalf months old and we dont want kittens.

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Heat cycles may begin as five months.. On occasion, a female cat will not have all of her ovaries removed. The ovaries produce the hormones that induce heat: if your cat still goes through heat after being spayed, you may have to take her in for exploratory surgery to find the missed ovary, or even piece of ovary.

An intact female cat (a "queen") will go through heat which can be as frequent as every other week, and may last eight to ten days at a time. It may even appear as though she remains in heat constantly. You must keep her confined to prevent breeding, and she will do her best to escape. During her heat, she may "spray" a strong smelling urine just as tomcats do. Many cats will meow loudly for long periods of time. She will twitch her tail to the side and display her vulva. If she becomes pregnant, she will undergo all the risks and expenses associated with pregnancy (extra visits to the vet and extra food). Male cats will try very hard to get at her; there are documented cases, for example, of male cats entering homes through the chimney.

Female cats may come into estrus within a few days of giving birth. If you have a queen that you want to stop from having more litters, try to get her spayed as soon as possible after the kittens are born.

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well no idea.but more than 5 years..

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I think it's around 4-5 months, which is why you should have them spayed around 6 months. It will be very obvious when they go into heat, they usually drive you nuts.

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you better get your cat fixed soon. within 6 months she will be ready for a man..

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8 weeks is general minimum age rule. Keep kitty indoors until you can get her to the vet (make an appt today) and get her spayed and vaccinations.

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Usually around 6-9 months. Most vets will feel comfortable spaying a female kitten when they're over 2.5 lbs and at least 2 months old.

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Female cats can go into heat for the first time anytime between 4 and 6 months.

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about 8 months. Clue 1: when you see your cat crouching to the floor when you pet it. Clue 2: when it meows it will sound different from the time you first heard it meowed. example: when you first got him - meow!