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Problem:The number of days a cat is in heat varies. If the queen is not bred, the heat phase may last as little as 2 days or as long as 19 days. In the early spring, some females do not completely come out of heat, and instead the signs of heat just wax and wane. Not spayed female cat stopped going into heat by: MirandaFoxtrot Other than my *indoor only female cat*, not spayed, that stopped going into heat about 2 years ago, I have three other *indoor only* cats. I have her male kitten that is now 3 yrs old, he is neutered. Best Answer: For a house cat - six months is the standard time to have them spayed. For a cat that lives outdoors they may go into heat sooner - as soon as four to five months old. Your cat may very well be in heat. You have a couple of different options. Most vets charge a substantional amount extra to spay a female in heat. Tips About Spaying. Unless she is a qualified pedigreed breeder, your female cat should be spayed. It will not only cease the uncomfortable heat cycles but prevent certain serious medical problems. Your veterinarian may be able to give your female cat hormones to stop the oestrus if spaying is not immediately possible. Female cats as young as four months can go into oestrus. Cat Reproductive Health. Your Guide to Mating and Conception in Cats. Cat FAQs. How to Tell If a Cat Is Male or Female. Cat Health & Wellness. At what age does a cat go into heat? Cats will generally start going into heat roughly around six months of age. It can vary, of course, and it also depends on whether the cat hits that age during the breeding season. After six months old, they will start doing it if they are not spayed roughly from March to October. In some kittens, the cycles start as young as four or five months old. Quick Answer. WebMD states that female cats go into heat several times during the year unless they are being bred. The heat cycle is influenced by the seasons, and is activated when there are 12 hours of daylight. Other factors include the temperature of the environment and the presence of other cats. Best Answer: Your kitten can be in heat from the age of 4 months. If your cat hasnt mated, she will go into heat as soon as every two to three weeks, several times each year, until she either mates or is spayed. If you cant get your cat spayed then your vet may be able to give her pills (hormones) to stop her cycle. You can spay as early as 8 weeks of age, but check with your veterinarian. If a cat is already in heat, some vets may wait until the cycle is over before performing the spay. Remember: Cats do not need to have a litter of kittens before they are spayed. Reproducing does not make them more affectionate, alter personalities or solve any problems. It does add to pet overpopulation. Read more about cats and reproduction on Catster.com: 1  The 5 Stages of Cat Pregnancy. 2  4 Signs of a Cat in Heat. 3  MORE of What to Expect When You’re Expecting (to Give Birth to a Cat) This means that while feral cats have a breeding season, with kittens born in the spring and early autumn, your house cat can go into heat at any time, and will probably do so every three to four weeks. Query: at what age does a cat start to go in heat
Solution:
Cats will generally start going into heat roughly around six months of age.