Is she on heat?

[Alatariel]

I have a 5 month old kitty, and the vet told us to book her in at 6 months for desexing. But she is all of a sudden miowing *constantly* and rubbing up against everything and everyone, and when you pat her, she lies her front legs down and sticks her butt in the air haha.
She is a strictly inside cat and theres no chance she will get pregnant if she is, but I'm just curious as to whether she might be on heat already? Can it happen at this age?

[luckie_me]

YES YES YES!!! My Cat was the same age when that started happening she was really getting on my nerves so she got booted out side, Then after about a week she was fine! The little #%&$% Got pregnant lol But I could say anything because I found out I was pregnant not after I worked out she was lol~ DONT LET HER OUT UNLESS U WANT KITTENS or get her fixed TRUST ME

[Alatariel]

hahaha thanks! Dont worry she is a strictly inside kitty, never been allowed out and never will! I was just wondering if that was her problem!
So onto the next question - should I book her in to get fixed now or can they not do it while shes on heat?

[luckie_me]

hmmm As far as I know u can get them done anytime but i'd just ring the vet first and them them that she is on heat, I really cant remember This was 9 months ago haha and i still have baby brain!
I dont think that it lasts long anyway

[AVR]

hahaha thanks! Dont worry she is a strictly inside kitty, never been allowed out and never will! I was just wondering if that was her problem!

So was my cat then one morning I woke up and my beautiful "little" cat was having kittens lol! :laughing:

[B-belle]

hmmmm my boy cat sticks up his bum in the air when i rub his back...and he is desexed! maybe thats just what they do:confused:

:laughing: imagine if ya butt threw itself in the air everytime someone touched u! must be annoying being a cat...

[AVR]

Your boy cat and my boy rabbit should go on a date.:laughing:

My rabbit humped my DH's little cousins rabbit when they had a play date lol and his little cousins rabbit is a boy too! lol:eek: What indeed was he humping? :confused: lol

[B-belle]

hahaha reminds me of the time I was walking my uncles dog...who is a big male rotty and another dog ran up and started humping him. His owner was like"Get down boy!!" I couldnt stop laughing!

I guess rabbits and dogs can be gay too:laughing:

[AVR]

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[AVR]

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[AVR]

Oooooooooooops posted that in the wrong thread lol sorry :laughing:

[Alatariel]

hahahaha i was reading and went 'huh??' LOL :D

[AVR]

hahahaha i was reading and went 'huh??' LOL :D

Can I blame "baby brain" yet? :laughing:

[B-belle]

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: how did u manage that!

[razzle]

So onto the next question - should I book her in to get fixed now or can they not do it while shes on heat?
They can't operate on her until she's finished... I can't remember how long it takes, but ring your vet. Same thing happened to our kitty at around the same age. Don't let her out!

[AVR]

:laughing: :laughing: how did u manage that!

I DONT KNOW :eek:lol JK I have another window up and I am cutting and pasting like a wild woman. :laughing:

[InSaneOne]

yes you can get them fixed while they are in heat - however because there is a greater blood flow to the area they need to "fix" it can be more expensive. wait until she is finished (usually about a week) and definately get it done. they can go into heat every month.

[Mum2Tyla]

Hi,
I am a vet nurse, yes your cat can come into season at 5 months, yes you can sterilise when they are on heat but it costs more as it is a more difficult proceedure to perform, if the cat is an indoor cat I would advise to wait until her season is over before having it done.
kelly:)

[AVR]

Hi, I am a vet nurse, yes your cat can come into season at 5 months, yes you can sterilise when they are on heat but it costs more as it is a more difficult proceedure to perform, if the cat is an indoor cat I would advise to wait until her season is over before having it done. kelly

Kelly, Is there some type of SAFE drug to give a border collie who although has been to a couple of doggy schools and is a very smart little boy he is WILD when children come into the room. Just just goes nuts.

I have tried and still do 2 walks a day - 1hr plus each walk, swimming with him - he is a swimmer :thumbsup: - and heaps of play time to wear him out but no luck.

I am just worried that when bub comes something might happen - he is never agressive towards children, he just gets very very very excited.:smiliedance:

My DH wants me to get rid of him - NOWAY:banghead:, not an option - so what are the other options?

I would never leave my baby anywhere near any of my animals, but whatif he slipped through?

I have taken him to a behaviourist (sp?) but that costs $800 a pop and with bub, mortages etc etc its just a luxury thats slowly coming to an end.:fingerscrossed:

[mummybunny]

our cat has been desexed now and still does these things so being desexed dont always solve the prob!

[Mum2Tyla]

Hi,
border collies are a very avtice breed and get very excited there are drugs available for dogs with behavioural problems but you have to use them all the time and they are not cheap and it takes time for them to have an effect they are generally used for dogs with serious issues.
How old is your dog and has he been desexed ???
basically you need to not allow any excited behaviour with adults or children, do you allow him to jump up on you?? What you need to do is praise him when he is nice and quiet and reprimand when he is naughty, put him in time out etc, but there are no quick fixes, unless you sedate him everyday :). If he is still young it should not take too long to change his behaviour but if he is an older dog it will take time to change the behaviour. Just remember do not let him jump on anyone and do not praise him when he is excited, for example when you get home and he is acting like a maniac, do not pat him o give him any attention until he settles even if it means going into another room and shutting the door.
I do not claim to be an expert in animal behaviour this is just some things that I have done that have worked in the past. All dogs are different . The main thing is poistive reinforcement so always priase him when he is being nice and quiet
Kelly:)