What are the downsides of an unspayed cat in heat? Is it messy?

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If I decide not to spay my cat, what's the worst part of heat? Is it messy? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 2 months and 11 days old | 1lb

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Cat in heat are very vocal and clingy! Most people get annoyed by the attention they want with a cycle. If not spayed it does open the possibility of an uterine infection with each cycle which will require an emergency surgery.

What are the downsides of an unspayed cat in heat? Is it messy?

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