After mating, the cat continues to scream and has other problems: what to do?

To be or not to be offspring?

The owner of a grown-up cat recently began to complain: “How can you not go crazy, get enough sleep at night and not harm your pet?”
These three questions in one force cat owners to look for answers on the websites and forums of breeders and veterinarians.

Discussions on social networks recommend that the owner decide on the main question: whether to get children from his pet or whether kittens are not included in the family’s life plans. There is no third option.

Felinologists advise sterilizing an animal if:

• there is no desire, time and opportunity to breed cat offspring;
• The cat is not suitable for breeding work.

After all, after sterilization, the mental health of the furry beauty will be fine, and the age-related risk of oncology of the reproductive system will be reduced to zero.

To sterilize or not?

Sterilizing a cat is a radical method of solving the problem. Before you decide to have surgery, you need to think it over carefully. Doctors recommend that the procedure be carried out as early as possible for the health of the pet. A cat at a young age tolerates anesthesia more easily.

But the owner must remember that the operation changes the pet’s body irrevocably. This means that if you want to get offspring, there will be no opportunity for this.

At the same time, long-term abstinence for a cat is severe stress, which, in addition to nervous disorders, also leads to diseases of the reproductive organs. An unsterilized cat often suffers from ovarian cysts, purulent inflammation of the uterus, hormonal disorders, and tumors of the mammary glands.

Professional veterinary specialists agree that if you do not want to produce offspring from a cat in the future, then it is better to sterilize your pet . This will relieve the animal from stress during the hunting period, and will bring relief to the owner.

Pros and cons of sterilization

Compared to other methods of controlling feline sexual activity, neutering has both advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of sterilization:

1. Solving the problem once and for all. This is actually a disadvantage too, since at one moment the owner may regret that the animal is not able to become pregnant.
2. Efficiency 100%. Drops and tablets, even hormonal ones, may not work. It's very individual. The operation will give the desired result, without a doubt.
3. The operation is safe. It is performed through a small incision on the side of the torso.

But the operation also has disadvantages:

1. It takes time to recover. This is an abdominal operation that is performed under general anesthesia. After it, the cat may feel unwell for some time and be lethargic. The animal should not be fed for several hours before surgery.
2. The operation costs money. Some owners find it cheaper to purchase drops or tablets once a month.
3. Inability to obtain desired offspring in the future.
4. Irreversible changes in the cat's body. Hormonal changes can cause your pet to become lethargic, less mobile, and have a tendency to gain weight. By organizing proper nutrition, the risks of disease are significantly reduced.

If your pet is fed prepared specialized food, then after sterilization you should purchase food for sterilized cats.

Sterilization

To get rid of your pet’s meticulous screams forever, it is recommended to carry out a sterilization procedure. This method is suitable only for those who do not want to breed cats.

Veterinarians now recommend neutering rather than a simple tubal ligation. This is an abdominal operation to remove the uterus and ovaries. It is done under general anesthesia.

The appropriate age for surgery is when cats start begging for the first time. That is, approximately 6-7 months. It is advisable to have the operation done before the first heat.

Pros and cons of castration:

The case for castration also holds true for males. In addition to the fact that cats start screaming when they ask for a cat, they leave marks in the apartment with a pungent musky odor. Rather than endure this, it is better to have surgery and forget about sleepless nights. Today this is the most effective way to solve the problem.

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Features of sexual activity in cats and kittens

The cat begins to ask for a cat at the age of 6-8 months. This is most pronounced in the first months of the year (February-April); a decline in sexual activity is observed in October-November. If fertilization does not occur, the cat asks for the cat again after two to three weeks, or after two to three months, depending on the conditions of the animal’s keeping.

Sexual maturity of cats occurs at 8-10 months. Males are ready to mate all year round, while male cats show such readiness within a week and a half after the start of estrus. The owner can immediately notice that it is time for his pet to mate. During sexual arousal, animals may refuse food and experience frequent urination. There may be a slight enlargement of the external genitalia and colorless discharge.

What to do if a cat asks for a cat

There are several ways to ease the suffering of your pet and all household members. One of the most reliable and safest methods is sterilization or castration.

Only a specialist at a veterinary clinic can castrate a pet. The operation is performed under general anesthesia, so the patient will not experience pain. The castration procedure involves removing the ovaries or the uterus, and in some cases both are removed. After this, the cat stops asking for the cat because ovulation no longer occurs and the instinctive need to reproduce disappears. Sterilization is characterized by ligation of the fallopian tubes, excluding the onset of pregnancy. At the same time, the cat continues to want a cat, so veterinarians do not recommend using this type of surgery.

What other methods of contraception are there?

Hormonal drugs

There are a huge number of all kinds of drops and tablets on the market that suppress the sexual desire of animals. But is everything so harmless?

Important! Hormonal medications are allowed to be given to cats no more than 1-2 times a year, since changes in hormonal levels negatively affect the health of the cats. Over time, females may develop purulent endometritis or pyometra

The most popular among them: “Stop-sex”, “Contra-sex”, “Gestrenol”, “Stop-intim”, “Ex-5” and others.

Sedatives

Substances included in many sedatives suppress the activity of the central nervous system, relieve stress and temporarily calm libido. They are practically harmless compared to hormonal drugs, but they help less effectively. After taking sedative drops or tablets, the animal becomes weakly active, constantly sleeps and eats poorly. Drugs with similar effects include “Cat Bayun”, “Stop-stress”, “Fitex” and other tinctures.

How to calm a cat that asks for a cat at home? There are several traditional methods of influencing the mental and physiological state of a pet.

Calm a cat at home

Experienced owners offer the following options for solving the problem of sexual hunting:

• lock the animal in a separate room (but this is not always suitable; often the cat experiences even more stress);
• during the period of activity, put the animal under water (preferably warm) for several minutes;
• distract your pet by playing: during the period of sexual activity, the cat experiences an excess of energy, which in nature it spends on searching for the cat and mating.

These methods help if one or two heats need to be missed, and in the future the cat is going to be mated with a male.

Advice! If the offspring are not needed at all, then it is better to sterilize the animal, since long and constant abstinence negatively affects the overall health of the animal. The cat develops suppuration in the uterus, and pathologies of the reproductive system may develop.

Folk remedies

Herbal therapy is considered gentle and quite effective.

To calm a walking pet, people use:

A decoction of these herbs, individually or as a complex, is given to the animal twice a day. These methods are considered the safest because they do not contain hormones. Hence the short duration of the impact.

Signs that a cat is asking for a cat

The owner of a mustachioed pet can distinguish the onset of puberty by the behavior of the animal. Cats' behavior completely changes.

The main features are:

Territorial marks – sexually mature males begin to leave specific marks around the living area. These could be walls, doors, doorways, furniture. With the help of marks, the cat makes it clear to its rivals that this is its territory, and also attracts other females for mating.

Change in behavior - cats during puberty begin to show overt aggression towards their owners, as well as other animals. Aggression during the hunting season is a serious threat to owners, as the cat can scratch and even bite its breadwinner. It is worth remembering that the animal becomes practically uncontrollable and it is not possible to change its behavior using educational measures.

Screaming - using its voice, the cat tries to attract the attention of the opposite sex. Calling cries can be heard day and night, for several hours at a time. Correcting a cat's behavior with punishment is also not possible.

Correcting a cat's behavior with punishment is also not possible.

The desire to leave the house and run out into the street. Under the influence of hormones and the instinct to procreate, the cat will try to run out of the house, using any available means - a window or door.

The manifestation of sexual heat is also determined by a frequent urge to urinate, enlargement of the genitals and specific discharge from the penis. During the hunting period, the cat, just like a cat, loses the desire to eat. In addition, in pursuit of a female, the cats’ instinct of self-preservation is dulled.

What is estrus

Estrus is a natural physiological process that is characterized by constant sexual arousal in the female. This period occurs when the animal’s body is fully prepared for the process of reproduction and the production of offspring.

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The period of puberty in these animals is from 5 to 1 month. This depends on the level of health of the pet, its weight, quality of nutrition, breed and individual characteristics, as well as heredity.

An important aspect of the onset of estrus is the presence of a mature cat nearby. If there is a male nearby, then the pussy wants intimacy more often and more intensely.

How to help a cat during sexual activity?

During this period, you can observe how the animal rubs against the legs of its owners, as well as against various objects, meows and rolls on its back. In addition, you can notice how the cat begins to mark its home. Of course, this cannot but cause certain inconveniences, so what should you do if the cat wants a cat? There are several options here:

• sterilization;
• use of special drugs;
• patience;
• knitting

Sterilization is a surgical operation to deprive an animal of its reproductive function.
It is a simple procedure that causes almost no complications. It is carried out in a veterinary clinic or at home from the age of five months. The rehabilitation period passes quite quickly and does not cause any difficulties in care, which involves the treatment of stitches, and they are usually removed on the 10th day. In addition, by spaying your cat, you eliminate the risk of her developing ovarian cancer.

There are sedatives to reduce sexual activity in animals. They can be purchased at any pet store, but you should first consult with a veterinarian so as not to harm the cat.

In the case where the cat is purebred, and mating or taking medications is excluded due to health problems, you will have to endure the time of its sexual heat. Moreover, it does not last long - only a couple of days. Caress the animal, it especially needs it during the period of its sexual activity.

Mating is the easiest way to calm a cat

And finally, mating is the easiest way to help your cat, but to do this, you must first find a suitable cat, and if the animal is purebred, then also register the mating through the club for the subsequent sale of kittens and paperwork. But the difficulties do not end there - you may need the help of a veterinarian during childbirth. And after the kittens are born, they will need some care. Therefore, this method also imposes some obligations and sometimes creates certain problems that not everyone is able to solve; moreover, it is not appropriate for everyone, especially if kittens are not part of your plans.

Discharge in cats after mating

Discharge in cats after mating with a male cat may vary. For example, for a couple of days you can observe clear, watery-colored mucus - this is a normal continuation of estrus. Such discharge should not cause concern to owners.

If a dark brown viscous liquid with a bloody admixture and an unpleasant odor appears, you should urgently contact a veterinarian, since this symptom is a very dangerous signal and requires immediate clarification of the situation. Such discharge may be a symptom of:

• sexual infection;
• abortion, which occurs both a few days after pregnancy and long term;
• inflammatory processes and other gynecological diseases.

The presence of gynecological diseases before mating can become an obstacle to pregnancy, so before cat weddings it is necessary to carry out regular examinations. To be confident in the health of your furry pet and ensure her the opportunity to bear healthy, strong kittens, all inflammations must be treated in a timely manner.

Contraceptives. Megestrol and drugs based on it

This is a synthetic hormone, progestogen, which is an analogue of the natural hormone of the corpus luteum. It is responsible for reducing the secretion of gonadotropic hormones - FSH and LH. A change in the level of these gonadotropic hormones leads to a decrease in the level of estrogen, and therefore to a decrease in the manifestations of sexual desire. In fact, all megestrol-based products transfer the animal from the proestrus stage to anestrus, bypassing the stages of estrus and post-estrus.

The following are among the drugs created on the basis of megestrol acetate.

"EX-5", "EX-5T", "EX-7.5".

The EKS-5T product is presented in tablets, and the other two drugs are in the form of a suspension for oral use. The result of taking it in cats is the interruption or delay of estrus (a shift in its onset).

To shift estrus

during the period between heats, the cat is given 1 tablet every 2 weeks (or 0.5 tablets every week). Procedure for using the suspension: 4 drops every week (or 8 drops every two weeks) for “EX-5”; 2–3 drops every week (or 5 drops once every two weeks) for EX-7.5.

Important!

You should not skip taking the drug. It is not recommended to use EX for more than 18 months. The use of EX to delay estrus should be started strictly during the period of anestrus.

To interrupt estrus

The animal is given 1 tablet for 5–7 days until the signs of estrus disappear. The daily dose of the suspension is 8 (“EX-5”) or 5 (“EX-7.5”) drops.

Important!

The use of drugs is possible no later than 3 days

from the beginning of sexual heat, i.e. during the period of proestrus. It is optimal to start giving the drug on the first day. Only then does suppression of FSH synthesis lead to the desired results. If the estrus phase has begun, the use of the drug is undesirable. Megestrol-based medications should not be used more than 2 times a year.

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To shift estrus, use 1 tablet every 2 weeks or 0.5 tablets every 7 days. To interrupt estrus, the cat is given 1 tablet for 8 days, the course begins no later than on the 3rd day of heat. Recommendations for use are the same as for EX.

Medication methods

Before feeding your pet hormonal drugs, you need to try safer methods. One of the simplest, cheapest and safest methods is herbal infusions. For each breed, a certain type of herb is effective. It is best to purchase several types in small quantities from a pet store and give them a try. The grass that the cat likes most should be purchased in large quantities.

Before using the medicine, the owner will need to carefully read the instructions and understand how many drops should be rubbed into the cat's fur. You must act strictly according to the instructions, because excess is addictive and over time the herbal infusion will stop working. But a lack of solution may not give results.

If these methods do not help, then you can relieve the cat’s physical activity with mild sedatives. They are based on herbs and pheromones. They act as a sedative, so they are safer for the cat than hormonal drugs. The most popular are:

1. Cat Baiyun.
2. Suprastin.
3. Stop stress.
4. Feliway. One of its biggest disadvantages is its duration; it begins to act only after 2 weeks. Therefore, its diffuser must be connected at the end of winter, so that at the time of estrus the pheromone already begins to act and can calm the pet.

If the owner wishes, hormonal medications can also be given. The most popular are Stop Sex, Contrasex and others. Before using hormonal drugs, consult a veterinarian.

What is estrus, how does it occur and how often does it happen?

Estrus, or estrus, is a special state of the female’s reproductive system when she is maximally positioned to conceive offspring. At such a moment, the next portion of eggs matures in the animal’s body, ready to be released from the follicles. To start the process, a special luteinizing hormone (LH) is required. In cats, it is produced only during sexual intercourse. Until enough LH accumulates in the body, the mature follicles of the female will continue to synthesize estrogen in huge quantities, which affects the behavior of the animal and forces it to look for a sexual partner.

Domestic cats come into heat 2-3 times a year, and domestic cats even more often. For both, the period of greatest reproductive activity occurs in spring-summer, although there are exceptions dictated by the living conditions of the animal.

Natural needs of cats and kittens

The desire of animals to reproduce is inherent in nature. Living in their natural environment, cats show a willingness to mate depending on the time of year and climate conditions. Wild cats give birth to cubs at a time that is optimal for raising offspring. Felines living in the wild, such as wild European cats, have kittens once a year.

The breeding cycle of domestic cats is completely different. After all, their lives depend less on natural conditions, and some cats may never leave the apartment in which they live. Therefore, estrus in domestic cats can occur regardless of the season.

Complex drugs

Such products include several active ingredients. The drug for contraception and regulation of sexual behavior "Ovostop" gives a prolonged effect (up to 6 months, depending on the length of daylight hours).

• Megestrol acetate. Promotes the transition of proestrus immediately to the stage of sexual rest without estrus and the stage after it.
• Proroksan. Thanks to its effect on the receptors responsible for the behavioral manifestations of estrus, it blocks the unpleasant manifestations of estrus: excessive vocalization, search for a sexual partner, aggressive behavior, and the development of stress. Does not directly affect the reproductive system.
• Melatonin. The adaptogen hormone is responsible for the seasonal and daily rhythms of the body. The use of melatonin is especially recommended in cats that are constantly exposed to artificial lighting, which delays the timing of estrus and seasonal molting. Helps improve wool quality and normalize shedding. This active substance also helps slow down the aging process of the body and has a sedative effect.

The advantage of the drug "Ovostop" is the comfortable form of spot-on - drops on the withers. The three-component composition made it possible to reduce the dose of the progestogen component (megestrol).

Strict adherence to the instructions will help to avoid unpleasant signs of heat in your cat. To select the optimal product, consult a specialist.

Signs that a cat needs a cat

The animal starts screaming very loudly all day long, so you won’t confuse this fact with anything. Signs of heat:

Loud screams. The first time it will be strange, but the next time you will immediately understand what is going on

The pet meows very loudly and thereby attracts attention. This is a natural instinct;

Appearance of marks

It is not clear whether she does this on purpose, since during this period she experiences heavy discharge; Constantly crawls underfoot, rubs and bends; A decrease in appetite is also characteristic of this period; Increased urination;

Increased caress. She begins to constantly rub against her owners and meow loudly. However, in some cases, aggression occurs in the animal.

How does a cat usually behave after mating?

After mating is completed, the male releases the cat. She, having freed herself, pushes him away with a sharp movement. The further behavior of the furry bride depends on her character. For example, she may begin to show aggression, or even start a fight with her partner. Alternatively, the cat simply demonstrates a bad mood and makes it clear that it does not intend to communicate further. In almost one hundred percent of cases, neither calm nor friendliness is observed on the part of the cat immediately after mating.

In general, in the very first days after mating, a cat may appear tired - this is because this process is quite energy-consuming and requires subsequent replenishment of strength. Also, after mating, the cat may exhibit excessive appetite, the reason for which lies in the need to fill the calorie deficit. The expectant mother should sleep well and eat well, so if she does not have any alarming symptoms, then there is nothing to worry about.

Treatment with hormonal drugs

The heavy artillery in the fight against basic instinct is hormonal drugs. Such medications can be purchased at a pet pharmacy without a prescription or at a veterinary clinic. It is advisable to consult a doctor before consuming such serious drugs. Hormonal drugs are quite dangerous, and if taken regularly, the risks of developing chronic diseases increase.

Many experts say that drugs in this category are not the best way to solve the problem of how to calm a cat. The thing is that hormonal pills and drops do not always act effectively and quickly. An alternative option is injections. Injections will definitely silence the cat, but at the same time they are even more dangerous for the pet’s health. It is worth noting that the cost of injections is quite high.