When does a Siamese cat go into heat?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

When does a Siamese cat go into heat?

Siamese cats mature sexually around 5 to 12 months of age, and usually have their first estrus from June to September. Most female cats will start to show signs of estrus after they are 8 months old, and some may start to show signs of estrus at 4 or 6 months old. Male cats are passively in estrus. Generally, after they become sexually mature (7 months later), they will be stimulated to go into estrus by the smell secreted by female cats when they are in estrus, as the environment changes.

What to do if a Siamese cat is in estrus:

1. If the cat owner wants to breed the cat, he can choose a mating partner when the cat is in estrus. Finding a mating partner for your cat can solve the cat's estrus problem, but you must be prepared to take care of the mother cat and her kittens after mating.

2. If the cat owner does not need to breed the cat, he can feed the cat an anti-estrus powder to suppress estrus. The cat can be fed when it starts to go into estrus. It should be taken continuously for 7-10 days, and it cannot be eaten on an empty stomach.

3. If the cat is very uncomfortable during the estrus stage, you can help the cat divert its attention and give the cat some toys to play with. You can also provide the cat with some fresh food and play brisk music to divert the cat's attention. .

4. Soothe the cat’s mood. If the cat is anxious and uneasy, you can stay with the cat. You can gently stroke the cat's back with your hands to make the cat feel the owner's company and caress.

5. Close doors and windows to prevent cats from getting lost. Cats in estrus can easily escape, so cat owners should pay attention to closing doors and windows to prevent the cat from getting lost.

6. If you don’t want your cat to suffer from the pain of estrus anymore and there is no need for breeding, you can sterilize your cat at the end of its estrus.