How Can I Tell If My Female Cat Is In Heat?

Is your cat spayed or pregnant?

Is your cat more vocal (may wail, moan, or meow) more than usual?

Does your cat appears restless?

Does your cat displays a low crowl (usually low crawl and moan at the same)?

Does your cat seeks extra attention (she may rub up against furniture, doorways, and especially your ankles)?

Does your cat grooms her genital area excessively?

Does your cat asks to go outside more frequently?

Does your cat take a mating pose occasionally (sticking her buttocks in the air and moving her tail to one side)?

Your cat is not in heat. Spayed and pregnant cats cannot go in heat.

Your cat doesn't show any sign that she is in heat.

Your cat shows a few common signs that she is in heat. Some of the signs may point to a behavioral issue rather than being in the heat but take precautions never the less. There’s always the possibility of a female cat becoming pregnant and having kittens. If you don’t want to breed your cat, you should have her spayed by your vet to avoid this cycle and the risk of an unwanted or unexpected litter.

Your cat shows several common signs that she is in heat. A cat in heat will require some extra work and attention from you. There’s always the possibility of a female cat becoming pregnant and having kittens. If you don’t want to breed your cat, you should have her spayed by your vet to avoid this cycle and the risk of an unwanted or unexpected litter.

Your cat shows all common signs that she is in heat. A cat in heat will require some extra work and attention from you. There’s always the possibility of a female cat becoming pregnant and having kittens. If you don’t want to breed your cat, you should have her spayed by your vet to avoid this cycle and the risk of an unwanted or unexpected litter.