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Male cat acting like he's in heat
OK, I know males don't go in heat....but, this has
me puzzled. About 3 weeks ago a little stray half starved cat came to my door and I fed it. He kept coming back, and then it turned cold so I let him come inside. I already have a 7 year old 20lb neutered Maine Coon and he and the youngster seemed to get along ok. Today, all hell broke loose! The little one, who seems to be anywhere from 4-6 months old began howling, cooing, swimming along the carpet and acting just like a female in heat. My older cat was not amused and attacked and tried to kill! He kept biting the little one on his back and I had a hard time breaking it up. So, my question is: why would a male act this way? |
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Male cat acting like he's in heat
Elvis Fan wrote: So, my question is: why would a male act this way? You're sure he's a male? Seriously though, I would take him in for neutering and a vet checkup. Congrats on your new kitty. |
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The biting on the back might be what males normally do during mating. Mating
cats are actually rather violent. The male bites the female (not drawing blood) on the back and the neck during mating and the female beats the sh*t out of him afterwards. Then they go lick their 'wounds' and go at it again later. Who's to figure cats. I'd take your half starved stray to the vet and see about setting up a time to get him/her spayed or neutered. The vet can determine exactly what you have there. W "Elvis Fan" wrote in message oups.com... OK, I know males don't go in heat....but, this has me puzzled. About 3 weeks ago a little stray half starved cat came to my door and I fed it. He kept coming back, and then it turned cold so I let him come inside. I already have a 7 year old 20lb neutered Maine Coon and he and the youngster seemed to get along ok. Today, all hell broke loose! The little one, who seems to be anywhere from 4-6 months old began howling, cooing, swimming along the carpet and acting just like a female in heat. My older cat was not amused and attacked and tried to kill! He kept biting the little one on his back and I had a hard time breaking it up. So, my question is: why would a male act this way? |
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Wendy wrote: The biting on the back might be what males normally do during mating. Mating cats are actually rather violent. The male bites the female (not drawing blood) on the back and the neck during mating and the female beats the sh*t out of him afterwards. Then they go lick their 'wounds' and go at it again later. Who's to figure cats. I'd take your half starved stray to the vet and see about setting up a time to get him/her spayed or neutered. The vet can determine exactly what you have there. W "Elvis Fan" wrote in message oups.com... OK, I know males don't go in heat....but, this has me puzzled. About 3 weeks ago a little stray half starved cat came to my door and I fed it. He kept coming back, and then it turned cold so I let him come inside. I already have a 7 year old 20lb neutered Maine Coon and he and the youngster seemed to get along ok. Today, all hell broke loose! The little one, who seems to be anywhere from 4-6 months old began howling, cooing, swimming along the carpet and acting just like a female in heat. My older cat was not amused and attacked and tried to kill! He kept biting the little one on his back and I had a hard time breaking it up. So, my question is: why would a male act this way? Thank you very much. I took my hubby's word for the fact that it was a male, but now I think he made a major boo-boo. Assuming she is a female I'm still wondering why she's so tiny, maybe 3 or 4 lbs and still be in heat. I suppose her growth may have been stunted by lack of proper nutrition. But, she doesn't look much older than 6 months old. We'll be going to the vet very soon. |
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"Elvis Fan" wrote Thank you very much. I took my hubby's word for the fact that it was a male, but now I think he made a major boo-boo. HAhaha! This is really cute. This one had me worried! I am glad there is a simple solution. Assuming she is a female I'm still wondering why she's so tiny, maybe 3 or 4 lbs and still be in heat. I suppose her growth may have been stunted by lack of proper nutrition. But, she doesn't look much older than 6 months old. We'll be going to the vet very soon. Strays and ferals are often like that, smaller than average because their mom's did not get proper nutrition etc. I am really glad you are helping this baby. And I am really glad your male, whom she is all hubba-hubba for, is fixed!! |
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"Elvis Fan" wrote in message oups.com... Wendy wrote: The biting on the back might be what males normally do during mating. Mating cats are actually rather violent. The male bites the female (not drawing blood) on the back and the neck during mating and the female beats the sh*t out of him afterwards. Then they go lick their 'wounds' and go at it again later. Who's to figure cats. I'd take your half starved stray to the vet and see about setting up a time to get him/her spayed or neutered. The vet can determine exactly what you have there. W "Elvis Fan" wrote in message oups.com... OK, I know males don't go in heat....but, this has me puzzled. About 3 weeks ago a little stray half starved cat came to my door and I fed it. He kept coming back, and then it turned cold so I let him come inside. I already have a 7 year old 20lb neutered Maine Coon and he and the youngster seemed to get along ok. Today, all hell broke loose! The little one, who seems to be anywhere from 4-6 months old began howling, cooing, swimming along the carpet and acting just like a female in heat. My older cat was not amused and attacked and tried to kill! He kept biting the little one on his back and I had a hard time breaking it up. So, my question is: why would a male act this way? Thank you very much. I took my hubby's word for the fact that it was a male, but now I think he made a major boo-boo. Assuming she is a female I'm still wondering why she's so tiny, maybe 3 or 4 lbs and still be in heat. I suppose her growth may have been stunted by lack of proper nutrition. But, she doesn't look much older than 6 months old. We'll be going to the vet very soon. Female cats can hit puberty at 5 months, and you could be correct in thinking she might be small for her age....ex-strays often are due to lack of nutrition as kittens. |
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cybercat wrote:
Strays and ferals are often like that, smaller than average because their mom's did not get proper nutrition etc. The Fabulous Furballs mum was a semi feral who was being fed by a kind lady who took pity on her best she was so small and they are also small possibly for the above reason. At 3 years old I can pick both of them up at once and people think they must be kittens and still growing Still good things come in small packages Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200611/1 |
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cybercat wrote: "Elvis Fan" wrote Thank you very much. I took my hubby's word for the fact that it was a male, but now I think he made a major boo-boo. HAhaha! This is really cute. This one had me worried! I am glad there is a simple solution. Assuming she is a female I'm still wondering why she's so tiny, maybe 3 or 4 lbs and still be in heat. I suppose her growth may have been stunted by lack of proper nutrition. But, she doesn't look much older than 6 months old. We'll be going to the vet very soon. Strays and ferals are often like that, smaller than average because their mom's did not get proper nutrition etc. I am really glad you are helping this baby. And I am really glad your male, whom she is all hubba-hubba for, is fixed!! I have already contacted the Humane Society and they have told me how to come in and fill out the application for a discount spay/neuter from a list of vets that they will provide. My own vet for my Maine Coon has raised her prices through the roof. This little cat was exceptionally clean, no fleas or ear mites, no worm symptoms, clear eyes, etc. She is extremely affectionate, even before her hormones kicked in. When I am on the sofa with my laptop she jumps up and crawls on my chest and lays her head down while her hind legs are dangling, it's so cute. She eats like a horse and I can only feed her small amounts frequently or she would keep eating until she exploded. I also have to feed my MC in the bathroom or she would eat his food too. They are quite a pair and I think having a playmate will be so beneficial for my 20 pounder.......he's actually getting some exercise now! I've been reading this group for years and I appreciate all of the knowledge that's here. Thanks again! |
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Awwww! She sounds like such a sweetie. Congratulations, and I am glad
to hear that you are keeping her..who knows what her fate might have been had you not taken her in. Just another little tidbit of advice, when you get her seen by the Humane Society, I'd recommend you get her tested for FIV and feline leukemia as well. All the best, Jan Elvis Fan wrote: Thank you very much. I took my hubby's word for the fact that it [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] glad your male, whom she is all hubba-hubba for, is fixed!! I have already contacted the Humane Society and they have told me how to come in and fill out the application for a discount spay/neuter from a list of vets that they will provide. My own vet for my Maine Coon has raised her prices through the roof. This little cat was exceptionally clean, no fleas or ear mites, no worm symptoms, clear eyes, etc. She is extremely affectionate, even before her hormones kicked in. When I am on the sofa with my laptop she jumps up and crawls on my chest and lays her head down while her hind legs are dangling, it's so cute. She eats like a horse and I can only feed her small amounts frequently or she would keep eating until she exploded. I also have to feed my MC in the bathroom or she would eat his food too. They are quite a pair and I think having a playmate will be so beneficial for my 20 pounder.......he's actually getting some exercise now! I've been reading this group for years and I appreciate all of the knowledge that's here. Thanks again! -- Message posted via http://www.catkb.com |
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Male cat acting like he's in heat
On 15 Nov 2006 16:59:34 -0800, "Elvis Fan" wrote:
But, she doesn't look much older than 6 months old. Six months old is old enough for a female cat to come into season. Cats mating sound like they're killing each other, but all that happens is that you get more kittens. Bud -- The night is just the shadow of the Earth. |
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