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Hi Maryrose,

Yes. She likely just meowed herself hoarse. Just as we humans can yell so loudly that we make ourselves hoarse, so can cats. I would keep an eye on her for a few days and see if it subsides on its own. If not, go ahead and take her to the vet for a quick checkup. She could have a respiratory infection. However, since she shows no other symptoms and she was yowling so loudly, I suspect it is what you thought and she's just lost her voice from "screaming".

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My adopted young female (approx. 4-6 months old) came into heat about a week ago. She yowled almost continuously during that time. Now it seems the symptoms are subsiding, but the poor thing sounds like she's hoarse now. When she tries to meow it comes out as nothing more than a faint squeak, and her less frequent yowling sounds gravelly. Ever heard of this? Thanks :)

-- Contributed by: Maryrose

Hi Kelly,

Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do. She will likely yowl at the top of her lungs and some cats have heats back to back. I'd get her to the vet the second it is over to get her spayed.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

i was told my cat had been spray now shes in heat its the worst sound ever is there anything i can do to ease it for now

-- Contributed by: kelly

Hi Lauren,

How long a cat stays in heat can vary from cat to cat. It may be as short as a couple of days, but a cat that is not spayed will go into heat over and over again, sometimes mere weeks apart. This can make it appear that the cat is in constant heat and it is a little uncomfortable for her. It is best to get her spayed as soon as possible, unless you are planning to breed her.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

my female cat is in her first heat and it happened so fast but it's been a week now and shes still in heat how long will it last?

-- Contributed by: lauren

Hi Melanie,

Being in heat shouldn't make her vomit. I would take a look at other possible causes. Have you changed her food? Could she have gotten into a houseplant and ate it? You would likely see undigested bits in her vomit. If she roams outside, I'd watch her carefully. This time of year, cats sometimes catch mice that have ingested poison. This can make the cat sick as well and can be deadly. If you notice her vomiting more, excessive thirst or lack of thirst, or you notice her becoming lethargic or shaking take her to the vet immediately for diagnosis and treatment.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a 15 month old female. She just started going in heat, this is her second time in the last month or so. She vomitted tonight, I was wondering if it had anything to do with her in being in heat, and if this was some what normal or a serious issue?

-- Contributed by: Melanie

Hi Jill,

Males can become sexually active at this age and even though your female won't become pregnant, because she is spayed, he will likely irritate her quite a bit.

Also, males who are not neutered have a higher chance of undesirable behaviors, such as spraying.

Unless you want to breed this cat, I would go ahead and get him neutered, but as with any surgery there are risks involved. Discuss them with your vet before making a final decision about whether or not to neuter him.

My other concern would be with your ragdoll and this aggression. Many ragdolls are very docile. I'd hate to see her grow skittish because of the aggression. Neutering will likely improve the situation, but you may still have to keep an eye on the male as some of this is caused by personality quirks.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a 2 yr old female ragdoll that is spayed and a 6 month old male siamese who is loving toward her but lately is aggressively hunting her and dominating her it is beginning to become more frequent, i was hoping not to fix him if i didn't have to but the behavior is very male. will it let up what is your advice? i love his male personality but i don't think my girl is always having fun.

-- Contributed by: Jill

Hi Mike,

They neuter male cats. If he has been neutered, he should not have any testicles. If he does, then they may have made a mistake and missed neutering him. I'd take him to a vet if you still aren't sure. He or she will be able to tell you for certain.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

hello my cat is a 3 year old male and he was supposed to have been spayed when he was around 6-8 months old. he still has some symptoms of being a cat who hasn't been spayed, he sprays, he rubs up against us and he goes through periods of ultra agression and ultra lovey dovey stages, and he still has his nads. when we got him from the vets his nads were shaved and there were two puncture marks one on each nad. is it possible that they didn't spay him?

-- Contributed by: mike

Hi Lisandra,

It is possible that he may be trying to breed. Male cats that are not fixed often do wander. I would go ahead and make up flyers and post everywhere. Also, let neighbors and neighborhood kids know you are looking for him. Tell the kids there is a reward, even if it is just a small one. You'll likely find him soon or he will return on his own. I'd get him neutered as quickly as possible.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hello. My cat who is approx. 4-6 months old has been missing for 2 days. He's a male who has not been fixed. I was wondering if anybody would tell me if he might be in search of a female in heat. My daughter (age 4) and son (age 2) are really missing their cat. Any suggestions? Thanks.

-- Contributed by: Lisandra

Hi Avalon,

Some cats can go into heat very young. Typically, the cat will also yowl (much louder and demanding than a meow) and try to get outside and such.

Since she is at that in between age, I would go ahead and take her to the vet for a checkup just to be on the safe side and rule out any health problems. She is a little young to be going into heat already.

If you aren't planning to breed her, you may want to go ahead and have her spayed.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My kitten, which is 11 days short of being 4 months, may be going into heat. He is making moaning noises and hissing at her brother. Is this heat?

-- Contributed by: Avalon

Hi Aida,

This is a good question. Some vets wills pay while your cat is in heat, but it can cost extra. On the other hand, any cat owner who has suffered through the yowling of a cat in heat will tell you that it may be worth the extra money. If you can stand it, I would try to wait until she is through her heat cycle and then have her spayed immediately. Be very careful while she is in heat that she does not get outside or any male cats get inside or she likely will get pregnant. It takes mere seconds.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi, I just sent my cat for her first vacine. On the first day she was perfectly fine. The second day she changed her behaviour. She does not feel comfortable. I thought she has allegy with the medicine. After doing some reseach and reading I realise that she is in her heat behaviour. However I still want to spay her. When is the best time to do it, seeing her condition now. Should I do it now or I have to wait for her cycle to complete. How long?

Aida Singapore

-- Contributed by: aida

Hi Laura,

When a cat is in heat, she will often wander. I would go ahead and start looking for her. Let your neighbors know she is missing and post some flyers with her picture, but I wouldn't worry too much. She'll likely find her way home again.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a 12 month old female cat and she has recently come into heat. She is a lovely affectionate cat who loves being with her family, but 3 days ago she went out and hasn't been back since. I'm really worried something may have happened to her as she cant look after herself. Do u think I should worry or is this because she needs to mate? Thanks

-- Contributed by: Laura

Hi Kathleen,

Although a cat's heat cycle only lasts around a week, some cats have cycles almost one right after the other. A cat can be spayed while in heat, but it tends to cost more. The only way to know for certain is to take her to the vet. If she is in a cycle, he may give you a specific day to bring her back for the surgery.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a cat who's in heat, I was told you cannot spay a cat during her heat cycle, my cat does not yeowl and carry on like other cats, nor does she assume any special position or show any more affection, but she is 7 months old and peeing all over my couch (grrr...) so I'm assuming she's been in heat at some point. How do I know when to take her in to time in in between cycles if I can't be sure exactly when she is in heat?

-- Contributed by: Kathleen

Hi Alison,

Cat gestation is about 65 days. It sounds like she is either in heat or she is in labor. Have you noticed any labor symptoms, such as looking for a place to nest? Unfortunately, without having been to the vet, it is impossible to say which she is experiencing. I'd just keep a close eye on her for now.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have an 8 year old persioan and a 1 year old Ragdoll. They mated about 2 months ago and she seemed to start eating more belly grew somewhat largerNow she has been meowing and acting a bit like she is in heat without the excessive howling and not walking around with her but in the air. My male however has been mounting her. Is it posssible she isnt pregnant after all?

-- Contributed by: alison

Hi Ginger,

It isn't common, but occasionally cats will urinate while in heat. Experts think it is to mark their territory. However, cats can also do this when they have an underlying health problem, such as a urinary tract infection. I would probably go ahead and take her to the vet to rule out any medical issues. If she doesn't have any medical issues, then confine her in a small room with her litter box, food and water while she is in heat. Make sure you clean the areas she has urinated with a good enzyme cleaner to discourage her from going there again.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

We have a 14 month old persian cat. We have not spayed or bread her yet. We want to bread her at least once to have a batch of kittens, but we are waiting for an available persian male in our area. Soooo we get to enjoy the heat. My question is do female cats pee on beds, chairs, carpet because they are in heat? Our cat has not pee'd anywhere but the litter box until the last week while she has been in heat. Now she is peeing on furniture, carpet repeatedly? Will she stop when the heat is over?????? Thanks, Ginger

-- Contributed by: Ginger

Hi Heidi,

Typically, when a cat is spayed, the vet removes the ovaries and uterus of the feline, making the cat sterile. So, unless the surgery was not performed, there is no way the cat could get pregnant.

More than likely, she is experiencing some hormone issues. I would go ahead and take her to the vet and have some blood work done. Also, I would not let her outside, just to be on the safe side, until the vet has examined her.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Our cat had one litter of kittens, and then she was spayed. That was 8 months ago. This week, she acts as if she is in estrus again. I'm confused, since she was spayed and I thought that she wouldn't go through this cycle any more. Can she go through the actions, i.e. calling out, sticking her bum in the air, and wanting to go outside, and not be able to get pregnant? Or was her operation incomplete?

-- Contributed by: Heidi

Hi Becky,

Female cats will mate several times while in heat, if given the chance. More than likely, if you let her outside, she probably has already mated. It can take about 20 seconds for a male cat to mate with a female. She may or may not have gotten pregnant. Perhaps the male was neutered. You should know in a few weeks. I would keep her indoors, no matter how loudly she cries. If you are lucky enough to escape this, you should probably have her spayed as soon as possible. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My queen ahs been displaying aall of these symptoms in the past couple of days. Yesterday she slipped out of the house and we found her running around with a male cat. We brought her in imediately. She was calling all night,through today and this evening. In the description above on estrace behavior, I take that since she is still calling, the two haven't mated yet. I have never had a cat before so this is all very new to me. Please help. I hope I won't be having a handfull of kittens running around any time soon. My question is that, do you think she has already mated given she still is calling quite loudly non-stop?

-- Contributed by: becky

Hi, MF,

If she is showing signs of heat, do not let her outside or let any male cats near her. She may drive you insane for a bit. You can discuss with your vet if it is possible to go ahead and have her spayed or see if he or she wants to wait until the heat passes and spay her then.

Some kittens can go into heat at only five or six months of age, so don't fret. It happens and the cat can still be spayed. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I delayed a little too long taking my cat to be spayed, and she started showing signs of being in heat last night. Still no loud meowing, though. Will this certainly happen, or may I be lucky and escape it?

-- Contributed by: MF

Glad you found it helpful!

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Thanks for the info about cats in heat. I wondered why I thought I saw my unspayed cat seem to be in continual heat sometimes (because she didn't find a mate!). This was causing another cat from the area to come to the window and bug our cat---no wonder, now I know what's up. Boy is she getting spayed now!

-- Contributed by: Lisa Thompson
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