I have an 8 year old calico. I've had her since she was a tiny kitten. She is not spayed. Never had any health issues in the past. Here is my question: it seems she's constantly in heat for the last few months. She's ok for a couple of days then starts again and again. She is an indoor cat, but this never happened before for her to do this constantly for so long. What could this mean?
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cat in heat
versustheworld
Nov 30, 2006 01:14 AM
Replies (2)
PHDrTobin
Nov 30, 2006 10:17 AM
Cats often will continue to cycle if they are not bred. Mating with a vasectomized male, or artificial stimulation of the cervix, will stop the cycling.
AshleyElla
Nov 30, 2006 06:39 PM
Hi There,
The best thing to do would be to have your cat spayed. Constant heat cycles cause her to be prone to mammary cancer and severe uterine infection. There are no disadvantages to having a cat spayed and she will be better off and healthier in the long run.
Sometimes cats develop ovarian cysts, which can cause them to go into heat frequently. This may be what is going on with your cat.
AshleyElla
