How to calm a cat during estrus: 3 ways

A cat’s estrus lasts about two weeks, in some cases longer. The animal experiences stress 3 times a year if castration has not been performed. There are frequent cases in which an imbalance of hormones occurs in the cat's body, as a result of which estrus can occur more often. With regards to cats of eastern breeds, they are more prone to lovingness than pets bred in other countries. A characteristic feature of estrus is considered to be the unstable condition of the pet. The owner, in turn, clutches his head, wanting to help his darling.

Signs of estrus in cats

1. The beginning of estrus is a change in the behavior of the cat. The animal can show extraordinary aggression or, on the contrary, require affection and constant stroking.
2. Also, the cat sits for a long time at windows and doors, trying to choose a moment to slip into the street. The problem becomes especially urgent when keeping a pet in a private house, when the calls of the yard cat excite her condition.
3. The animal begins to howl and purr, wanting to satisfy physical needs. This condition can continue around the clock, causing a lot of inconvenience to the owners. Sexual activity makes the pet more “talkative” and susceptible to environmental actions.
4. The fundamental sign of the flow of estrus in cats is considered to be a territory label. Favorite leaves small puddles on furniture, carpet, completely ignoring the tray. The cat scratches the furniture, wanting to attract attention by all means.
5. A characteristic feature of the onset of estrus are colorless watery discharge and swelling of the genitals. The animal refuses food, drinks a lot of fluids and constantly walks tired, because it cannot sleep normally.

Features of the course of estrus in cats

It is believed that estrus in cats lasts about 10-14 days, while this period is conditionally divided into 3 periods.

1. The duration of the first stage varies within 3-5 days. This value is assigned to adapt the body to sharp hormonal changes, as a result of which the animal is preparing for sexual intercourse. Already at this stage, sharp changes in the behavior of the pet are noticed, it can be excessively affectionate or aggressive.
2. After 3-5 days after full development, the cat tries to attract a partner to satisfy its physiological needs. In relation to people, this is manifested in calls for stroking, friction on the feet of the owners. The cat tirelessly rolls on the floor, lying on the couch, luring a partner. If you touch the pet’s back, it will take a characteristic mating position: a raised pelvis, tightened front paws, a bulged tail. As a rule, this behavior is typical for cases when a male appears in the cat's field of vision.
3. After a week after the second stage, sexual activity decreases sharply. The cat stops rubbing violently on its legs, reacts more calmly to stroking, howls less at night. In cases where fertilization occurs, the full growth of embryos begins. If pregnancy does not occur, estrus comes to an end. The exhausted animal rests more, eats fully, returns to its normal way of being due to sexual rest.

How to calm a cat during estrus

Constant caress will help relieve tension and help the cat calm down. Try to take the animal in your arms at any opportunity, pet your pet, pronounce kind words. Lay on your lap, scratch your stomach and behind your ear.

Games
An excellent option for calming are entertaining games.In the process of estrus, a cat accumulates a lot of energy, which must be used up correctly. Otherwise, the pet will howl at night, not finding a place. Once every 3 days, buy a cat a new toy, try to interest it in all possible ways. Give preference to recreational activities that involve high physical activity. In order for the excitement to partially recede, the cat must run and jump.

Sedatives

Specialists have developed hormonal drugs that act on sexual activity. Of the most effective and safe, Pilkan and Sex Barrier are distinguished. However, in this case, you need to consult a veterinarian regarding the dose, frequency of use and relevance of this medicine in a particular case. It is forbidden to give such preparations to an animal without permission without medical supervision, this is fraught with an ovarian cyst and endometritis.

Balanced diet
When estrus, it is necessary to be guided by the main rule in food: less food is better than more. In animals, appetite decreases during sexual activity, so it makes no sense to pour a full bowl. Experienced veterinarians unanimously reiterate that the optimal time for feeding cats is night and early morning. At the same time, access to water should be around the clock, cats in heat suffer from dehydration. Since hunger is contraindicated for them, feed your pet with regular constancy in small portions.

No owner will want to watch his cat toggle and suffer. In such situations, there is no universal solution, if possible, use everything at once: balance the diet, play with your favorite, ease the torment with medications. There were recorded cases when the cat during estrus calmed quiet and slow music.