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Cat Heat cycle

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  When does a female cat have her first estrus cycle? Cats have their first estrous (reproductive) cycle when they reach puberty. The estrous cycle is better known as a cat's  heat cycle . On average, puberty, or sexual maturity, first occurs in cats at about six months of age, but this can vary slightly by time of year. "The estrous cycle is better known as a cat's heat cycle." Each cycle consists of several stages; the stage called  estrus  refers to when the female is sexually receptive, or  in heat . How often does a female cat come into heat? Cats are  seasonally polyestrous , which means that they have multiple cycles during the breeding season. The breeding season will vary according to geographic and environmental factors such as temperature and the number of daylight hours. In the Northern Hemisphere, cats usually cycle from January until the late fall. Cats that live in more tropical regions or mainly indoors however, may cycle all year round. How...
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Eye contact with cats

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Humans love eye contact. It can make us feel appreciated, special, loved. However, as it usually is with our cats, things aren’t that simple. Eye contact, which we view as friendly, our furry companions view as assertive or threatening. But it makes sense if you think about a cat’s natural instinct. Cats can be very self-conscious. When it realizes it’s being watched, the cat may assess the threat, and then return to whatever he was doing, but in a more self-conscious way. The direct eye contact intimidates your cat, which can make him uncomfortable. Similarly, this is why cats try to out-stare each other to resolve conflicts. It’s a battle of the wills. That’s also why if two cats are fighting, it can help if you break their line of eye sight with a blanket or tray (never your body!). By cutting off their line of sight, they may become distracted and go on their way. This may provide a glimmer of insight to why your cat may tend to approach non-cat people in a room. Just imagine it – ...
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