Hi, I think teddy is in heat as she’s showing signs of cats in heat such as constant rubbing against things, sitting in positions with her butt in the air, and licking her genital area a lot. Is there something I can give her to help her stop or make this experience more manageable as it’s her first time in heat and would I be able to neuter her in this period of time? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 6.6 lbs

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Teddy. Yes, definitely sounds like she is in heat. There really isn't much you can do at home unless you want to try what cat breeders do. Cats are induced ovulators meaning that they usually only ovulate when they are bred. So cat breeders control the heat cycles of cats by artificially breeding them. They do this by taking a sterile cotton-tipped applicator with lubrication and stimulate the tom cat breeding them by placing the applicator into the vagina and mimicking breeding. I'm pretty sure you don't want to this but I thought I would at least put it out there. One problem with this is sterility. Infection/contamination can always be introduced so this procedure is not without potential problems. I would just advise that you get her spayed as soon as possible. Yes, cats and dogs in heat can be spayed very safely. There is a higher risk of bleeding especially in dogs but you should be able to find a vet that will spay her while in heat. Good luck