Why is my 6-month-old cat bleeding? Is it her first heat cycle?

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,y cat is six and a half months i founds little spots of blood at her sleeping place but couldn't find anything wrong with the vaginal area and it was just that one time she eats, defecates and play like she always does, should i worry or it's a sign of her heat starting? Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 2 days old | 3.9 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is likely blood from her going into her first heat cycle, which will not hurt her. Around 6 months of age is when cats can go into their first heat cycle. I would recommend having her spayed soon as the risk of mammary cancer increases with unspayed females.

Why is my 6-month-old cat bleeding? Is it her first heat cycle?

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