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My female cat is meowing constantly, acting strange. Is she in heat?

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?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 15th, 2019

I'm wondering if Syndey is spayed or not. If she isn't, she could be going into heat for the first time. Cats a very vocal (and annoying!) when in heat. If you don't want to deal with this behavior frequently (cats cycle quickly), I would have her spayed. Best of luck.
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  • 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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