Female Cats

Just like humans, cats continue to grow and act differently as they mature. If you're the owner of a new cat, you may wonder how to tell when a cat is fully grown. It's slightly easier to tell when a…

If your cat howls during the night, the noise can keep you and others in your home from getting the sleep you need. This behavior, also called hypervocalization, has many causes, including behavioral…

If you do not spay your female cat, you not only invite the possibility of ending up with a litter of kittens, but you also open your cat to behavioral problems. Many of these problems go away once…

Female cats that are not spayed to go into heat, or estrus, every few months. During this time the cat will become more affectionate than normal, rub herself on the carpet, spray urine, and meow…

All cat owners worry about their cat's health. Different cat behaviors can be misinterpreted as a sign of illness. For example healthy cats should have a strong appetite, but its appetite may falter…

Obesity in cats is at an all-time high, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, which has found that more than half the pet cats in America are fat or obese. Encourage your cat to be…

While cats can be entertaining and affectionate indoor companions, sometimes problem behaviors emerge. One such problem occurs when female cats urinate in inappropriate places in the home. The root…

Cat lovers find kittens to be fuzzy, lovable, incredibly playful and humorous. Any adult or child can easily pass hours playing with and watching a little kitten explore the world. Luckily, the…

Older female cats are more likely to develop urinary tract infections than males because the condition is usually a sign of an underlying disorder of the bladder or urethra. However, cats of any age,…

Cats and other animals can become overweight, just like humans. As humans have become more sedentary, the same is mimicked in our pets. Cats are particularly prone to becoming overweight, because they…

Misconceptions abound over the finicky nature of felines. A common misconception is that female cats are less friendly than males, but this simply isn't true, as a cat's behavior is influenced by its…

Unspayed female cats can come into heat as often as every two to three weeks. The condition, also called estrus, lasts for about two weeks, and can be very annoying for pet owners. Female cats in heat…

A number of urinary problems can occur in dogs and cats, including conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, ectopic ureter and bladder stones. Urinary incontinence is an indication…

Female cats experience what is known as estrus if they reach sexual maturity but haven't been spayed. During this time, female cats, called queens, are ready to receive a male suitor and breed. Sexual…

Female cats are much more prone to aggression than their male counterparts. When a new cat is introduced into a household, the female cat will often fight with the newcomer regardless of their age,…

Cats howl for a variety of reasons. This particular vocalization is used for long-distance communication as well as to express pain. While the sound can be distracting, it is best to determine if…

Female cats who have not been spayed will eventually go into heat. If you plan to breed your cat, this is the ideal point to begin doing so. If you do not wish to breed your cat, you should try to…

Although unpleasant to humans, spraying is a natural activity for female cats. A female cat sprays by bending her legs slightly and depositing urine on a vertical object. Spraying is usually not a…

A female cat can go into her first heat as early as six months of age, but you can avoid this scenario by having your veterinarian spay your cat as early as possible. Not only is spaying your cat…

A female cat will come into heat (estrus) at least three times a year for roughly two-week cycles. During each cycle your cat will display "abnormal" behavior. She may be restless, easily upset and…