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Do cats play less when they are in heat, or does it vary by cat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | spayed | 2 years and 10 months old | 6.6 lbs

Do cats play when they are on heat?

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on June 18th, 2018

That is a good question and probably has more to do with each cat’s individual personalities then a black or white answer . If you have a normally very playful young cat she will probably continue to play some even while she is in heat. However, she may be more focused on escaping outdoors then on participating in play activities. I hope this helps answer your question. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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