Recently, my cat little flower has entered the estrus period and is not a fan of eating. It kept screaming all day long, hiding in the corner, listless. This makes us very worried, after all, a good appetite is one of the signs of its health. So we began to take measures, hoping to get Xiaohua back. Why do cats go into heat and don’t eat?

First, we need to understand the physiological characteristics of cats.

Generally speaking, cats have two to three estrus periods a year, with varying lengths of time, one lasting from 1 to 2 weeks at a time.

During this period, the hormone levels in female cats increase to achieve the purpose of attracting the opposite sex and reproduction.

And the fluctuations of this hormone will also affect their appetite.

In the estrus period, cats often experience eating and picky eating.

Some cats may also experience symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, which is because the action of hormones leads to abnormal gastrointestinal tract function.

How to help cats recover their appetite? 1. Food choice First, we need to change the cat's food.

Because during the estrus, their sense of taste and smell will be affected, and foods that were not loved before may now become their favorite.

We can appropriately add some flavors that cats like, such as fresh meat gravy, cod liver oil, etc. to improve the food lure.

2. Feed in moderation During the estrus, cats' appetite decreases significantly, but we cannot force them to eat.

can appropriately reduce the amount of feeding, reduce it by 5%-10% each time, and feed it in several times to ensure that the cat can consume enough nutrition without eating too much, causing indigestion.

3. Clean environment Cats in estrus are more sensitive and need a warm and clean environment.

We can often clean the areas where cats live and keep the places where they stay neat and dry.

can also increase their exercise volume, increase activity time appropriately, and relieve emotions.

4. Administer appropriate medication If the cat is in a serious condition, consider giving some medications that regulate hormone levels.

For example, when taking medicines with Bessel oral liquid, Chongrunmiao pollen, etc., the medication must be given by the veterinarian and the medication should be administered according to the dosage and time to avoid side effects.

The above are the measures we can take when helping cats recover their appetite. I hope everyone can pay attention to and care for their cats and provide them with a healthy and happy environment for growth.