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They're all grown up—it's time to start treating, and feeding, them that way. Just because they're older, however, doesn't mean they're completely self-sufficient. Adult cats have nutritional needs particular to their life stage just as kittens and senior cats do, and they need your help to meet them. The CatChow.com Adult Care Center will clue you in on what you need to know.
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How often do cats come into heat, and how long is the heat period? |
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| The cats’ reproductive cycle occurs in four stages. Stage 1 is called “anestrus.” It’s a period of sexual inactivity. This occurs throughout the fall and winter, when the days are short. As the days get longer and spring and summer approaches, the “proestrus” period begins. During this period, a cat will act strangely and will begin to look for a mate, although she is not ready to have sex with a male cat yet. Then comes the “estrus” stage. This stage is more commonly called the “heat” stage. It is in this stage that a female cat will willingly mate with a male cat. Heat lasts for about 5 to 8 days, although it can be as short as 3 days or as long as 20 days.
If a cat does not get to mate during the heat stage, the heat stage comes to an end and the “diestrus” stage begins. Diestrus is a brief period between cycles; it typically lasts from 2 to 14 days, but can last as long as 30 days. The cycle (proestrus, estrus, diestrus) will begin again. During the spring and summer, a cat will cycle continuously until they are either bred, have a false pregnancy, or the days get shorter and the weather colder. |
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| Created for the unique needs of indoor cats |
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| It is important that you scoop your cat's litter box on a daily basis. Cats are finicky about their personal hygiene and may refuse to use a box that is very soiled. On a weekly basis wash the box and completely replace the litter. |
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