When do female cats get their period?

Answer 1

Cats normally have their first estrous cycle between 5 and 10 months of age, with the average age around 6 months.

The female cat has 2-4 estrous periods every year, each lasting 15-22 days. If she is bred, estrus seldom lasts more than 4 days.

If successful mating does not occur, estrus may last for 7-10 days and recur at 15- to 21-day intervals. It is possible for an unmated female to cycle every 3-4 weeks indefinitely.

Cats also have an estrous period 1-6 weeks after giving birth, so a female may be nursing one litter while pregnant with another.

Behavior

Since there is usually no obvious vaginal discharge or swelling of the genitals during estrus in cats, as is seen in dogs, behavioral changes are the only obvious signs that your cat is in estrus.

A cat in estrus carries her tail to one side, keeps her hindquarters elevated, exhibits "treading" movements of the hind legs, and seems unusually affectionate. She spends a good deal of time rolling on the floor and seems much more restless than usual. The cat's voice seems more piercing than usual and she may "call" for 1-2 days before she accepts the male

Answer 2

Male cats hit puberty at about 9 months old. A female cat reaches puberty at around 6 months old. A female who has reached puberty and in in heat will be quite vocal.

Answer 3

Normally a female cat will come into season for the first time at around 6 months of age. Cats do not have menstrual periods.

Answer 4

Cats do not get periods; they come into heat. Cats usually have their first heat around 6 months old.

Answer 5

They generally come into heat for the first time between the ages of 6 months and a year.

Answer 6

Most cats have their first heat cycle around the age of 6 to 9 months.

Answer 7

This is called coming into heat. This usually occurs around five or six months of age. They start meowing louder and are very restless, rolling around on the floor a lot.