Caring for the health of a domestic cat lies on the shoulders of its owners. Their task is to carefully monitor the pet’s condition, especially if it has recently experienced stress such as childbirth. Is it normal for a cat to go on a spree after giving birth, or does this indicate problems in her body?
After a cat has given birth to kittens, many owners believe that she will not ask for a cat for a long time. In fact, in nature, cats are ready to give birth again literally 1-2 months after giving birth. It is after this period of time that they go into heat.
However, you shouldn’t be surprised if the cat went on a spree much earlier. Sometimes she may go into heat literally a week after giving birth. This is a rather serious malfunction in the body. Usually it is provoked by the owners themselves when they give the cat the wrong food. Excessively high-calorie and plentiful food, which is complemented by warmth, is a signal to the cat’s body that it can again bear offspring. Also, sometimes such disruptions in the body cause cat diseases.
In this case, you have two options:
• isolate the animal from cats;
Some veterinarians claim that it is impossible to sterilize a cat while feeding. They are partly right. Developed mammary glands can complicate the operation, and the cat will take several days to recover. At this time, the kittens will be left without a mother. It is much better to simply isolate the animal and wait until it stops nursing offspring. Immediately after this, it is recommended to take the cat for sterilization.
If you do not have this opportunity, you will still have to perform the operation right away. Don't worry: after the cat recovers from surgery, her milk will return. However, you will have to feed the kittens yourself for several days.
To support the full functioning of your babies, make a warm nest for them and choose the right food. Regular cow's milk in its pure form is not suitable. You can buy powdered cat milk replacer at the veterinary store or prepare your own formula for feeding. To do this, dissolve 1 egg yolk and 4 tbsp in 0.5 liters of cow's milk. l. Sahara. Heat the mixture to a temperature of 38ºC and feed the babies using a pipette.
If you have any questions regarding sterilization of your animal, be sure to consult your veterinarian. Remember that sterilization is a procedure that can prolong the life of your pet and protect its health from very serious diseases.
A certain number of cat owners are interested in the following question: can their pet become pregnant while nursing kittens or not? It is believed that at this time a new conception is excluded. But is it?
A cat can become pregnant while nursing - that's a fact!
The kittens have already grown up, a nursing cat can already begin to flock to new ones!
This opinion is due to the fact that prolactin, which is a stimulator of milk production, blocks the production of those hormones that are responsible for ovulation.
As for representatives of the cat family, this rule almost does not work, since during sexual intercourse they may ovulate. Thus, estrus and, as a consequence, pregnancy can also occur in a nursing “lady”.
This circumstance must be taken into account and the “mother cat” must be protected from mating immediately after giving birth, that is, the male must be driven away. Similarly, it was necessary to drive away the male during pregnancy.
A rehabilitation period is necessary for an animal that has just given birth. Otherwise, there may be negative consequences for her fragile body .
When can a nursing cat start “walking”?
We need even more kittens. Let’s finish feeding and go “cat walking”!
This is of great interest to the owners of creatures called cats. According to statistics, a furry pet may be ready for a “sexual date” a couple of months after giving birth.
This is a normal pause for those females whose hormones are fine. It must be taken into account that each individual is individual.
If there is a failure in the hormonal system, the consequence will be an increase in the animal’s sexual desire immediately after birth. This will cause the owner a lot of trouble, since the pet:
- will begin to forget that she should take care, first of all, of the kittens;
- will not show appetite;
- will feed the babies less, as the volume of milk produced will decrease;
- will begin to look for ways to escape from the premises;
- will demonstrate signs of sexual desire more actively.
The owner of the “unlucky mother” will have to take on additional responsibilities:
- observe the complex behavior of the female;
- do not allow the cat to appear near her;
- take care of and feed baby kittens (if they don’t have enough mother’s milk).
What to do if a nursing cat asks for a cat?
If a nursing cat asks for a cat, you need to give a herbal-based sedative
As soon as a nursing cat begins to walk after giving birth, something urgently needs to be done to reduce the animal’s expression of sexual desire. It is advisable to purchase plant-based sedatives .
These tablets should not be given to a nursing cat.
Hormonal drugs such as “ Stop-barrier” and “Contra-sex” should not be given to cats during the feeding period . The use of hormones against the background of their own actions can provoke the appearance of cancer.
How can you tell if kittens are full?
It is important to distinguish the complete absence of milk (agalactia) from its insufficient production (hypogalactia). With hypogalactia, there is simply not enough milk for adequate nutrition of all the cubs, but there is a chance to improve lactation. With agalactia, the only solution most often is artificial feeding.
To assess whether kittens are getting enough milk, they need to be weighed regularly. You can read more about caring for small kittens in our article “How to care for newborn kittens with a cat?”
Normally, the cat's mammary glands will be swollen, and a drop of milk will be released from the nipple when gently squeezed. Even if you don’t see that the kittens are suckling, but they sleep peacefully most of the time, squeak little and gain weight, it means they have enough food.
Intervals between the birth of kittens and feeding
Veterinarians recommend an interval of at least 4 months between the birth of kittens and their feeding
There is no definite opinion on what the number of births a cat should have. For owners of purebred cats (including Scottish Folds), veterinarians recommend sticking to no more than 3 lambings in 2 years . It is necessary that the interval between the birth of kittens and their feeding be at least 4 months . If the pause is longer, even better. It will allow the cat to restore its health after the period of pregnancy, childbirth and feeding. The body (when fully recovered) will be able to get stronger before the upcoming next birth.
If the owner does not have the goal of breeding kittens on a professional level, it is wiser to sterilize the animal, since each birth process greatly depletes the female’s body.
When there are contraindications to sterilization, veterinarians prescribe hormonal abortion.
People who own cats should be aware that after giving birth the cat may go into heat. If you follow the deadlines for the period intended for rehabilitation, this will not only help preserve the health of the feline representative, but also wait for full-fledged offspring in the form of healthy kittens.
Thus, the conclusion is this: a nursing cat can become pregnant (sometimes even from a castrated cat) , and the owners need to draw certain conclusions: allow pregnancy or prevent it.
Tell me, is it possible to give drugs like anti-sex to a nursing cat? The cat gave birth 3 weeks ago. Now she has gone on a spree and abandons the kitten for 3-4 days. The cat and the kitten are homeless, they live in the store, you can’t lock a cat in the store - it will make everything dirty. What to do?
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In this case, it is better to sterilize the cat. Mine also abandoned kittens and the hormones never returned to normal. The cat stopped feeding the kittens and stopped eating herself. she only asked for a cat and didn’t need anything else. When only the skin and bones of the cat became visible and we ourselves were tired of feeding the kittens from a pipette, the cat was sterilized. after a couple of days everything returned to normal.
feed the kitten with a syringe yourself, we did it that way
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Damn, you would know how annoying and amazing such denseness is. Do you know that such drugs lead to cancer? It is better to kill immediately, but do not subject the animal to a long and painful death. Why not just take it and sterilize it? I don't know what city you are in. In St. Petersburg it will cost 500 rubles, for example. If you are from St. Petersburg, go to the website www.hvosty.ru This is a website for helping homeless animals. Even if you are not from St. Petersburg, you can register and ask for advice there, but certainly not here. Find out more detailed information, as well as tips on adopting kittens and cats.
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Thanks everyone for the answers. While the topic was coming out, I already took the kitten from the store to my home, I will feed it and give it a home, because we already have a lot of animals. Guest-4, I understand everything perfectly, but I will not sterilize this cat, because in addition to the fact that you need to pay for the operation, you also need to take care of the cat during the postoperative period, and in my opinion, let the cat go back outside after all this , much worse. I already have animals at home, I won’t take a cat into my family. I can still temporarily shelter a kitten and then give it a home. And it’s unlikely that anyone will need an adult semi-wild cat. And, by the way, in Moscow, a cat sterilization operation costs around 2,500 rubles.
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in some clinics you can leave a cat for a period of recovery; we sterilized a stray cat in Kiev, an operation - about 30 euros (300 hryvnia) + then I kept her for 9 days until the stitches were removed, I couldn’t take her home completely - I couldn’t take my 3 souls, and the cat was semi-wild, now lives in the yard, we constantly feed
We found the kittens in the bushes. First we fed them with a syringe, and then we found a nursing cat. She fed them, and then we noticed that she didn’t eat the food we put nearby and didn’t feed the kittens. We went to look for her and fired her for going on a spree .Will she return to the kittens?
The cat went on a spree a week after the kittens were born, what should I do?
Even a single dose of this type of medication increases the likelihood of developing cancer many times over. Would you accept this yourself?
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After the birth of kittens from their beloved pet, owners often think about when a cat can become pregnant after giving birth. Experienced breeders know that after the next lambing there must be a rehabilitation period, during which the animal will regain strength, get stronger after pregnancy and childbirth, and feed and raise its offspring. It is useful for every owner of a furry beauty to have such information.
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Restoring reproductive health
Pregnancy, subsequent births, care and feeding of kittens do not have the best effect on the cat’s condition. Even in case of good health, she needs time for rehabilitation and restoration of reproductive function.
Curvature of the spine in a cat
The birth of kittens requires significant energy expenditure from the female. Many animals lose weight after giving birth. The formation of embryos, the growth of fetuses, subsequent childbirth and milk feeding lead to the fact that the mother’s body suffers large losses of vitamins and minerals. A characteristic feature of the reproductive period is a deficiency of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Often, after the next lambing, a deficiency of mineral substances leads to a change in the skeleton of the pet - deflections of the back are formed, the spine is bent.
Pregnancy and childbirth do not have the best effect on a cat's reproductive health. The animal's body experiences constant hormonal changes. During estrus, estrogens are produced, which stimulate follicle growth and ovulation of eggs. When pregnancy occurs, the female’s body is influenced by the hormone progesterone, which is responsible for the implantation of embryos in the uterus and the normal course of pregnancy. Childbirth is characterized by a sharp increase in the level of oxytocin, which is responsible for contracting the smooth muscles of the uterus and preparing the mammary gland for feeding the offspring. And during feeding, the hormone prolactin is produced.
Such transformations in the body over a short period of time exhaust the animal and can lead to the development of hormonal imbalances. Therefore, a recovery period is required after the next lambing. Experienced owners know that when a cat begins to ask for a cat after giving birth, it is necessary to take measures to prevent pregnancy. The animal must be given sexual rest and measures must be taken to restore strength and health.
Much attention should be paid to mineral nutrition. The animal's diet during the rehabilitation period should contain increased amounts of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. For better absorption of minerals, vitamin supplements should be introduced, especially vitamin D, without which calcium is practically not absorbed into the body. When feeding your pet natural food, you should increase the proportion of dairy products, which are sources of calcium for the body.
A veterinarian will help you select the most effective drug based on a clinical examination of the animal and a biochemical blood test.
Sterilization is a guarantee of peace for life
Neutering a cat is a procedure in which the ovaries and uterus are removed so that the cat will not go on a spree again. Before performing this type of operation, you need to show your pet to a therapist so that he can determine the animal’s health condition and give recommendations that must be followed before the procedure. And also, before putting a cat on the surgeon’s table, you need to find out everything about this doctor, whether he is actually a good specialist or not.
As a rule, after sterilization, within a day the animal leads its usual lifestyle and eats normally, but, of course, sometimes there may be unpleasant exceptions. The main thing is to keep an eye on your pet and not let him lick the seams.
It is best to dress the cat with a special collar that will prevent her from doing this.
In addition, a sterilized animal lives longer, has a lower risk of developing cancerous tumors and, on top of that, such a pet becomes calmer and the owner no longer has to be afraid that the pet will start asking for a cat again.
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It is necessary to remember that if your cat has gone on a spree, this matter cannot be left to chance , because this has a very negative effect on its health. When too many hormones accumulate, the animal may experience blindness or epilepsy.
Possibility of pregnancy while breastfeeding
Many owners want to know if a cat can become pregnant while nursing kittens. There is an opinion that during this period a new conception is impossible. This point of view is due to the fact that prolactin, which stimulates milk production, blocks the production of hormones responsible for ovulation. However, this rule practically does not apply to cats, since they ovulate during sexual intercourse. Consequently, estrus and subsequent pregnancy can occur in a nursing cat. This should be taken into account and in no case should you allow mating of a pet that has just given birth. The absence of a rehabilitation period between births will negatively affect the health of the female.
Animal owners are often interested in the question of when, after lambing, a cat begins to walk. The average pet can come into heat 1 - 2 months after giving birth. This interval is typical for females with normal levels of sex hormones. However, often due to individual characteristics and hormonal imbalances, an animal can begin to walk almost immediately after birth.
This brings owners a lot of trouble. The female stops caring for her offspring, eats poorly, does not have enough milk, and the babies often remain hungry. The animal “forgets” about the kittens, tries to escape from the room, and shows all the signs of sexual heat. The owner not only has to keep an eye on the pet, not allowing the cat near it, but also takes on the care and feeding of kittens abandoned by their mother.
Therefore, when a cat begins to walk after giving birth, the owner needs to take measures to reduce the manifestation of sexual behavior. For this purpose, sedatives based on plant materials are suitable.
Has the cat gone on a spree or not?
First, you need to understand what is happening to the pet. Cats are independent animals, it’s not for nothing that people say: “A cat walks on its own!” They love their owners and are devoted to them, but at the same time they always keep their distance. People have to be extremely attentive to their pets.
Less than a year after birth, cats become sexually mature and begin to walk.
Now they are able to mate. We must remember that males are ready to meet a female at any time. Is your pet acting strange? Some signs that a cat has gone on a spree:
- the animal behaves aggressively towards its owners and other pets;
- the cat marks the territory;
- obsessive desire to leave the house, take a walk;
- screams inviting a female;
- frequent urination.
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If the cat has gone on a spree for the first time, it is advisable to contact a veterinarian. A competent specialist will tell you how to behave in this situation, and most importantly, how to calm the cat. Professional advice and guidance is always needed. After all, we are talking about a living being. Any mistake can harm the pet and add problems and troubles to the owners.
How often can a cat give birth?
There is no consensus among owners of furry beauties about how often a cat needs to give birth. Some believe that 2 lambings per year is optimal. Veterinary specialists and responsible breeders believe that such a regime exhausts the animal, leads to a deterioration in the general and reproductive health of the female, a decrease in the animal’s life expectancy and the birth of weak young animals.
The most optimal birth frequency for purebred pets should be considered 3 lambings in 2 years, maximum once a year. With this regimen, the rehabilitation period between birth and feeding of kittens ranges from 4 to 6 months. During this period, the animal will be able to recover from previous pregnancy, childbirth and feeding, and prepare for the birth of the next healthy offspring.
In addition, breeders who professionally breed animals recommend stopping breeding females over 7 years old. After this age limit, the risks of complications for the mother increase and the likelihood of the birth of non-viable offspring arises.
Why is contact between a nursing cat and a cat harmful?
Let's say a cat owner has the opportunity to adopt kittens. So why is it worth stopping a cat’s attempts to mate with males while she is still feeding her babies? There are many reasons for this:
- Pregnancy, childbirth and feeding kittens is a difficult time for an animal. A lot of effort is expended, most of the vitamins and minerals obtained from food are spent on the growth of embryos, and hormonal changes occur in the mother cat. Too frequent births simply wear out the pet’s body. Often, cats that give birth frequently have problems with bones and reproductive organs. Animals that become pregnant again after giving birth to kittens usually cannot boast of longevity. Veterinarians believe that the optimal number of births for an adult healthy pet is once or maximum twice a year. Frequent pregnancies are a real stress for the reproductive system and the entire body of the animal;
- In fact, the offspring abandoned by a mother cat who has gone on a spree have to be fed by the owner himself with a milk replacer from a pipette or syringe. And this is quite tedious, since it is difficult to feed a small kitten. Yes, and it’s costly financially. Even if the pet does not completely stop feeding its young, its lactation will still be reduced;
- A nursing cat can become pregnant within a couple of weeks after giving birth, when the mucous membrane of her genital organs is still susceptible to infection;
- A nursing mother cat should eat well and gain strength after giving birth. But if the pet begins to go into heat, her appetite will be reduced or disappear altogether, which will negatively affect the condition of the body. As a result, both the adult animal, the recently born kittens, and the embryos from the next litter will suffer.
What to do if the kittens are small and the cat is pregnant again?
Knowing how long it takes for a cat to become pregnant after giving birth, many owners nevertheless find themselves faced with the unpleasant fact that a nursing cat is expecting another offspring. This situation most often arises if she had access to the street or if there is an unsterilized cat in the house. You can solve the problem in the following ways:
- Sterilize the animal. If a cat does not have breeding value, it is wiser not to produce outbred offspring and not to exhaust the pet’s body with endless childbirth.
- Hormonal abortion. It is used by veterinary specialists in cases where there are contraindications to sterilization. In this case, different hormonal drugs are used depending on the stage of pregnancy.
The owner of a furry beauty should have an idea that a nursing cat can also come into heat. The task of a responsible breeder and simply a caring owner is to prevent the animal from becoming pregnant immediately after birth. Compliance with the terms of the rehabilitation period for a purebred cat will help maintain health and produce full-fledged young animals.
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Are there any future plans to expand your cat family?
If a cat has gone on a spree for the first time, then first you need to know what is needed for it to produce offspring or whether there is no need for this at all.
For example, when the pet is about 15-18 months old, and there are plans to help her have children, it is best to use contraceptives for the first time.
Many experts believe that you need to be as careful as possible with them, since many of them can simply harm the animal. It is imperative to buy only proven drugs from well-known manufacturers. They should be purchased exclusively from veterinary pharmacies where there are certificates for the products. It is not at all recommended to buy cheap such drugs, since they can harm the body of a pet who has gone on a spree.
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In addition, scientists have a suspicion that such contraceptives can cause various diseases of the uterus in Murka, which also include purulent inflammation.
Therefore, if there is no intention to increase the cat family, then it is best to sterilize the cat. This is a practically safe operation that will not harm the health of the animal.
the cat went on a spree 2 months after giving birth
COVINAN, 20 ml
Not a bad drug. I am currently injecting it into my cat for temporary contraception before sterilization. The first injection was enough for 10 months. Then she missed it and the cat went on a spree and gave birth to kittens. After 4 months She's lambed again! After the second birth, 42 days later, she was injected with Covinan again. In 2-3 months I want to have her spayed - I don’t want any more of her sprees and kittens. In the meantime, Covinan helps out))) In our state veterinary clinic, an injection costs from 200-250 rubles. for a cat. Sterilization - from 1200 rub. (to the cat).
Nursing cat.
Actually, if she goes into heat 2 weeks after giving birth, this is quite common, but not the most “correct” phenomenon; she may have some hormonal imbalance.
As a rule, milk, even from a newly pregnant cat, does not disappear, but it is very bad for the cat herself and the kittens she bears again (well, think about how much effort/energy goes into producing milk, “forming” new kittens, etc.) obviously the body wears out, and then sores may appear and new kittens may be weak, etc.
And as for feeding yourself, it’s not at all easy: you won’t be able to find a replacement for mother’s milk in the house. conditions, and antibodies that save small ones sucking mother’s milk are generally a unique thing and irreplaceable.
So, better take care of your cat, feed her now intensively (for example, give her dry food for the entire lactation period + vitamins; if she tolerates it well, let her drink lactose-free milk)
If the cat “knocked up” again, then after 4 weeks, transfer the kittens to drying or natural food and gradually separate them from the cat (for example, let them suckle only 2 times a day, then 1 time). so that she has at least some strength left to bear and feed new kittens
Thanks for the answer. Castration alone is not an option. After it, all sorts of hormonal changes begin. I don't leave kittens. Pros
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Please advise: Should I be patient and give her the opportunity to go through this period on her own, or should I “help” her and give her calming drops?
If a cat is valuable to you, not only as a piece of furniture, then it’s better to give it a walk. I have two cats (more precisely, one has already left for the happy world of “Whiskas”), and I can say for sure that any violence against a cat’s psychology changes its character, and far from for the better. We tried with our first cat. They gave me medicine, on the advice of one grandmother, they soaked me in cold water, and in the end they operated on me. You know, it turned out to be a different cat. Of course we didn't throw it away. She lived with us all her cat life, but she never became our friend. But the second one. And he will take a walk, and give birth (we always place kittens), and he is a rare friend. Can we talk. Something hurts, he will do murotherapy. She loves us. A
I have heard a lot about the suffering of animals after sterilization - to the point of death. Therefore, we gave the cat the opportunity to give birth for the first time. No one noticed how she went on a spree. Missed it. She gave birth to three lovely children. A couple of months later they placed an advertisement in two newspapers and the kittens were taken away. And even then they called again for half a month.
But if you don’t need kittens, you can try drops. I have several friends who have had positive experiences. The neighbor has two cats - they have been living on drops for seven years now. they purr a little - they get a dose)) The Siamese is nervous there, yes, but Siamese themselves are more irritable than others. And the second ordinary Siberian does not suffer at all. And this despite the fact that you have your own house and there are plenty of cats in the area.
Do not give any drops under any circumstances! Wait until the cat “takes a walk” and run to the vet. clinic for sterilization. It costs little (in Omsk it starts from 800 rubles), but the animal will no longer cause inconvenience, will never give birth, will never go on sprees, and will not mark a house or apartment.
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Has the cat gone on a spree or not?
First, you need to understand what is happening to the pet. Cats are independent animals, it’s not for nothing that people say: “A cat walks on its own!” They love their owners and are devoted to them, but at the same time they always keep their distance. People have to be extremely attentive to their pets.
Now they are able to mate. We must remember that males are ready to meet a female at any time. Is your pet acting strange? Some signs that a cat has gone on a spree:
- the animal behaves aggressively towards its owners and other pets;
- the cat marks the territory;
- obsessive desire to leave the house, take a walk;
- screams inviting a female;
- frequent urination.
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If your cat goes on a spree for the first time, it is advisable to contact a veterinarian. A competent specialist will tell you how to behave in this situation, and most importantly, how to calm the cat. Professional advice and guidance is always needed. After all, we are talking about a living being. Any mistake can harm the pet and add problems and troubles to the owners.
How to find out that a cat has gone on a spree. How to effectively calm your pet at home
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During the “March” season, many of us begin to worry about changes in the behavior of our pets. Cats become restless, often keeping them awake at night, inviting the cat with loud meows. This anxiety is natural for cats at this time of year. Caring owners, when their pets are in heat, try to figure out how to calm down a cat that has gone on a spree. We will tell you how to determine that a domestic cat has gone on a spree, and which method is the most effective for solving this problem.
The period when a cat is ready to meet a male cat is called “estrus”. For most representatives of the cat family, puberty ends at 7-9 months, at which time the first heat occurs. The timing of its onset is different for each cat and depends on the breed, living conditions and quality of the animal’s diet.
During the first estrus, the cat is not always physiologically ready for pregnancy and childbirth. A pet can continue the birth without harm to health only at 10-12 months.
The intervals between estrus in domestic cats vary and can often vary, depending on the individual characteristics of the pet. Some cats may begin to ask for a cat within two weeks after the end of the previous heat, while for others the period of sexual heat occurs two to three times a year.
The cat went on a spree. How to calm your pet?
Domestic cats clearly show their readiness to meet a cat. Any cat owner is familiar with the signs of heat in his pet:
Inviting meow and loud purring sounds. This behavior may
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Please advise: Should I be patient and give her the opportunity to go through this period on her own, or should I “help” her and give her calming drops?
If a cat is valuable to you, not only as a piece of furniture, then it’s better to give it a walk. I have two cats (more precisely, one has already left for the happy world of “Whiskas”), and I can say for sure that any violence against a cat’s psychology changes its character, and far from for the better. We tried with our first cat. They gave me medicine, on the advice of one grandmother, they soaked me in cold water, and in the end they operated on me. You know, it turned out to be a different cat. Of course we didn't throw it away. She lived with us all her cat life, but she never became our friend. But the second one. And he will take a walk, and give birth (we always place kittens), and he is a rare friend. Can we talk. Something hurts, he will do murotherapy. She loves us. And this is the main thing. And generally speaking. everything you do towards a cat, try it on yourself.
I have heard a lot about the suffering of animals after sterilization - to the point of death. Therefore, we gave the cat the opportunity to give birth for the first time. No one noticed how she went on a spree. Missed it. She gave birth to three lovely children. A couple of months later they placed an advertisement in two newspapers and the kittens were taken away. And even then they called again for half a month. But if you don’t need kittens, you can try drops. I have several friends who have had positive experiences. The neighbor has two cats - they have been living on drops for seven years now. they purr a little - they get a dose)) The Siamese is nervous there, yes, but Siamese themselves are more irritable than others. And the second ordinary Siberian does not suffer at all. And this despite the fact that you have your own house and there are plenty of cats in the area.
Do not give any drops under any circumstances! Wait until the cat “takes a walk” and run to the vet. clinic for sterilization. It costs little (in Omsk it starts from 800 rubles), but the animal will no longer cause any inconvenience, it will never give birth, it will never
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The nursing cat went on a spree (the kitten is two weeks old). I wandered around somewhere for a day. Now I don't let her go anywhere. Will the cat run out of milk? Will she continue to feed the kitten? And how, in general, can you convince this lustful bitch that she is doing something wrong? Second birth, but breastfeeding for the first time (during the first birth, the kitten was kept, but he died at four days of age).
Actually, if she goes into heat 2 weeks after giving birth, this is quite common, but not the most “correct” phenomenon; she may have some hormonal imbalance.
As a rule, milk, even from a newly pregnant cat, does not disappear, but it is very bad for the cat herself and the kittens she bears again (well, think about how much effort/energy goes into producing milk, “forming” new kittens, etc.) obviously the body wears out, and then sores may appear and new kittens may be weak, etc.
And as for feeding yourself, it’s not at all easy: you won’t be able to find a replacement for mother’s milk in the house. conditions, and antibodies that save small ones sucking mother’s milk are generally a unique thing and irreplaceable.
So, better take care of your cat, feed her now intensively (for example, give her dry food for the entire lactation period + vitamins; if she tolerates it well, let her drink lactose-free milk)
If the cat “fell pregnant” again, then after 4 weeks, transfer the kittens to drying or natural food and gradually separate them from the cat (for example, let them suckle only 2 times a day, then 1 time), so that at least some strength remains. for bearing and feeding new kittens
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Master (2434) Oleg, this is where you are wrong: firstly, castration does not upset the hormonal balance, because there will simply be no more sex hormones and => there is simply nothing to be disturbed. All other hormones will remain as they were. secondly, well, if you give her complete freedom, the cat will become pregnant almost every month, but these are hormones
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Your cat has gone on a spree
Any cat that has reached puberty begins to show its readiness for mating with various signs that can bring psychological discomfort to the owners.
Usually, in a state of “estrus,” the pet radically changes its habits: it becomes extremely vocal, takes a bizarre stance with its tail up, spoils things, and tries in every possible way to show its owner that it urgently needs a cat.
So, the cat has gone on a spree: what to do? Not every owner is ready right now to provide her with the desired “groom” and satisfy her natural physiological needs, much less raise kittens that will be born soon after this event.
A cat's first heat occurs at the age of 8-9 months, and even if the owner plans breeding, you should not immediately breed a young cat with a male cat: conception at such a young age can result in the breeding of sick or premature offspring.
The behavior of a pet during the days of puberty can be extremely inappropriate: the cat rolls on the floor, screams loudly, rubs against a person’s legs, and can mark territory in an unexpected place.
The owner’s nervous system is at its limit, and in an attempt to somehow pacify the animal, a person can inadvertently cause significant harm to the cat’s health.
For example, dipping it in cold water or driving it out into the bitter cold. A less harmful way to “shut up” a cat may be medications that interrupt the estrus.
However, this effect is based on hormonal effects, which cannot be called beneficial to health. It is no less harmful for a cat to go into heat for a long time in vain.
If further offspring are not part of the cat owner’s plans, then the best option would be sterilization, which will rid the cat of estrus forever.
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How to calm down
You can help a runaway cat. The main rule when choosing: decide on the most humane method, taking into account plans for breeding offspring.
Mixing with a cat
The first thing that comes to mind is to calm down in a natural way, namely: to attract a cat to help.
They try to preserve breeding, purebred, valuable females for the breed to continue the line, so they look for a mate for them. This is done in advance with careful screening of applicants. However, it is not so simple: frequent pregnancies deplete the body. Mating is strictly planned, so the question of how to make it easier for a cat to go into heat remains relevant.
Mating a cat is not the best option for how to help a cat in heat if she is a noblewoman. In addition to exhausting the culprit of the mournful scream in the house, you will be forced to constantly house the kittens. There are an average of 4 kittens in a litter. But there are deviations - up to 8. Particularly fertile ones produce more than two litters per year.
Medications
If the cat is walking, it is better to consult a veterinarian about how to calm it down at home. Not all drugs that are offered to you at a veterinary pharmacy are trustworthy. Your pet may also have contraindications.
There are two types of medications for cats during estrus:
- Hormonal. They can interrupt estrus, or significantly reduce its active phase and even delay its onset. Hormones are also used in case of unwanted pregnancy. They may well rip it off. Among the hormonal drugs, the most famous are Contra-Sex, X5, Sex-barrier, Covinan, Stop-Intim. They come in the form of injections, tablets, and suspensions. It cannot be used independently or systematically.
- Sedatives. They do not affect estrus, they only correct behavior. With their help, you can achieve inhibition of reactions and calm the nervous system. Often prepared from herbs.
Misuse or abuse of medications for cats during estrus causes enormous harm to her health:
- Estrus in vain, without pregnancy, which was muffled by sedatives, provokes the occurrence of a number of diseases. For example, inflammatory, purulent processes;
- hormonal drugs cause disruptions in the body, including the growth of malignant tumors.
Giving pills, giving injections or buying anti-festival drops for cats is a temporary measure that is under no circumstances recommended for permanent use.
Any medication must be used carefully and under the supervision of a veterinarian. If you can’t stand it, but you can get an appointment in a few days, use soothing drops or herbal medicines
The most famous are Kot-Bayun, FITEX, Phenibut, Ovariovit.
Giving valerian to stop the cat from screaming is not a solution. It will have an exciting effect. A large dose will provoke mental problems and addiction.
Other methods and means
Hormonal surges that accompany estrus in cats certainly require drastic measures: a cat or surgical intervention. The systematic use of drugs or herbal remedies is dangerous to health. What to do if surgery is temporarily impossible or undesirable, but it is impossible to allow the cat to walk?
There are several tips on how to muffle the signs of heat in cats, how to calm her and your nervous system at home. You can talk about their effectiveness only after use, but it’s worth a try:
Pay maximum attention. Active play, tangles, rustling newspapers, new toys will temporarily distract her from her heat. Try a special cat video or music video
There are a number of entertainment channels that will attract the attention of the active activist for a long time.
It is important to ensure comfort: a clean tray, timely feeding and limiting contact with other animals. https://www.youtube.com/embed/EMUvsaFdHHM
