Female in Heat: How Often

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Larry R Harrison Jr - 19 Jan 2005 18:58 GMT

I have a female cat, and (admitedly) rather foolishly I haven't had her
fixed yet. How much does this typically cost for an adult-aged cat?

Also, how often do they normally dothis? In our case, it seems to be every 8
weeks. That sure seems often to me, I once had another female that wasn't
fixed and it was about every 3-4 months or so. 2 months sure is very often.

Tips?

LRH

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Rene S. - 19 Jan 2005 21:22 GMT

>From what I understand, heat cycles can vary. I've read here that some

female cats can *continually* be in heat until they mate.

Sorry, I can't give help on prices, since my recent cats are boys. If
cost is an issue, see if your local shelter/humane society has a
spay-neuter program. They will often do it for a nominal fee. Please
consider getting her spayed soon. It will make her a happier and
healthier pet.

Rene

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Jim Lawton - 19 Jan 2005 22:57 GMT

>I have a female cat, and (admitedly) rather foolishly I haven't had her
>fixed yet. How much does this typically cost for an adult-aged cat?
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>Tips?

found this assuming you're in the 'States :-
http://www.lovethatcat.com/spayneuter.html
Jim

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Karen Chuplis - 20 Jan 2005 00:02 GMT

> I have a female cat, and (admitedly) rather foolishly I haven't had her
> fixed yet. How much does this typically cost for an adult-aged cat?
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> LRH

They *can* even stay in heat indefinitely. Bite the bullet and get her
spayed. You will both be happier.

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Sherry - 20 Jan 2005 15:06 GMT

>> I have a female cat, and (admitedly) rather foolishly I haven't had her
>> fixed yet. How much does this typically cost for an adult-aged cat?
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>They *can* even stay in heat indefinitely. Bite the bullet and get her
>spayed. You will both be happier.

That's was true of Biskit. What's worse, is she started peeing all over the
place. We were trying to wait till she gained a little weight. The peeing
stopped abruptly when she got spayed. That's a habit you sure don't want them
to start.

Sherry

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Meghan Noecker - 20 Jan 2005 00:27 GMT

>I have a female cat, and (admitedly) rather foolishly I haven't had her
>fixed yet. How much does this typically cost for an adult-aged cat?
>
>Also, how often do they normally dothis? In our case, it seems to be every 8
>weeks. That sure seems often to me, I once had another female that wasn't
>fixed and it was about every 3-4 months or so. 2 months sure is very often.

It's been several years, but it was less than a $100.

Also, a cat will go in season more and more frequently, until she just
stays in season constantly. We keep them in a perpetual spring and
summer with our indoor climate.

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Cathy Friedmann - 20 Jan 2005 00:47 GMT

> I have a female cat, and (admitedly) rather foolishly I haven't had her
> fixed yet. How much does this typically cost for an adult-aged cat?

Last I knew, it was around $125. But in general, costs can vary quite a bit
from region to region, & even from vet to vet.

> Also, how often do they normally dothis? In our case, it seems to be every 8
> weeks. That sure seems often to me, I once had another female that wasn't
> fixed and it was about every 3-4 months or so. 2 months sure is very often.

It may be every several weeks at first, but if she remains intact (not
spayed), eventually one heat will likely lead right into another one, w/
very little time in-between heats.

> Tips?

Make an appt. to get her spayed. ;-) Problem solved.

Cathy

> LRH

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