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Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 5 days old | 7 lbs
My cat is about 8 months old. She has just today, started walking low to the ground and chirping a lot which is unusual. Her tail is to the side exposing her rear ended. She had been licking her rear end and surrounding area and walking very slowly with her rear elevated. Something we haven’t seennher exhibit as of yet. Not sure if we should worry.
2 Answers

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on February 6th, 2019
Answered By Lotus Altholtz
Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist
These are all common symptoms of heat in a female cat. Loud vocalizing, rolling on the floor, elevating the rear can often last a week or so. Unspayed female cats often come back into heat within a few days. A consult with your veterinarian re: the benefits of spaying may be beneficial. Good luck!
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