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Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | 5 months and 21 days old | 2 lbs
My cat has got into the habit of going into the kitchen and the dining room and away from me then staying there and meowing/crying, thishas happened for 3 days now. What is a matter with her?
3 Answers

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on April 15th, 2019
Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on January 10th, 2019
This is all perfectly normal behaviour of a happy cat that feels secure and loved. However , since your cat is not spayed, there is also a chance that she is in heat and therefore is looking for a mate. If you do not want kittens, I suggest you have her spayed, as she will keep cycling until she mates.
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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on October 18th, 2019
She is OK. This is normal behavior for a cat that is in heat. If she is a mixed breed and not a cat for breeding purposes she should be spayed.
( https://www.thesprucepets.com/signs-that-your-cat-is-in-heat-3385392 )
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