What to do if a cat in heat runs away? For pet owners, the most distressing thing is when their pet suddenly disappears one day, either dead or ran away. When a cat is in heat, it may run away because it is in the estrus period, and outside cats of the opposite sex are very attractive to it. The cat urgently wants to satisfy the physiological needs brought by heat. But what to do if a cat in heat runs away, and how to prevent this situation?

　　What to do when a male cat is in heat

　　During the male cat's heat period, the owner should soothe their mood. At this stage, they are mentally excited; they think about running outside all day to find a female cat in heat. If you don’t want the male cat to get lost, it’s best to keep a close eye on them and not let them out, otherwise, they may never come back.

　　What the owner can do when the male cat is in heat

　　1. Find a good partner for it.

　　2. Perform neutering surgery.

　　If the male cat in heat does not mate for a long time, it can cause congestion of the reproductive organs, leading to inflammation and possibly causing urinary tract blockages, resulting in urinary retention. Urinary retention for 24 hours can turn into uremia and acute renal failure, which is dangerous. Neutering can be done after the first heat has ended.

　　3. Before taking good measures, definitely do not let the male cat go outside.

　　Signs of cat in heat

　　1. The most common behavior of a male cat is the so-called “spraying.” This behavior is essentially unrelated to excretion; it is not to empty the bladder but a behavior to mark territory. During estrus, the male cat will adopt a standing posture, raise its tail high, and spray urine on vertical objects. While spraying urine, the tail will shake. The reproductive system of the male cat is in a congested state during heat.

　　2. Some male cats will try every means to leave home and go outdoors to find a reproductive partner.

　　3. The most common sign of a female cat in heat is becoming irritable and restless, often loudly howling with a call completely different from usual. The reproductive organs are also congested.

　　4. A few female cats also have the habit of urinating anywhere during heat.

　　5. When you stroke the female cat's back or near the reproductive area (such as the base of the tail), the female cat will raise its hips, sway its tail to one side, and after lying down, step alternately with its hind legs. This posture indicates the female cat is ready to mate.

　　6. Female cats kept indoors show particularly obvious conditions. If they have no mating opportunity, the condition worsens with each cycle. The heat period may last about twenty days, while intervals between heats shorten.

　　7. Special attention: Female cats will go into heat again one month after giving birth; this is an instinctive and natural demand of cats.