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My female kitten is acting weird. Is she in heat and what can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 5 days old

Is my kitten on heat? She is doing some weird things. calling (vocalizing) in pain at her vaginal. desiring to leave the house or yard to gain access to male cat territories restlessness and pacing of the house or yard rolling around on her belly and back Not touching her vaginal area to floor. Not eating regularlyregularly Clear discharge from base What we need to do calm down her.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 22nd, 2019

Yes, it sounds like she is in heat. There is nothing you can do. This is a natural process and she will be fine. After she goes out of heat I suggest you have her spayed if possible to avoid unwanted pregnancy and medical/health issues.

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