My male cat is acting like he's in heat. What's wrong and what to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 14 days old | 15.432 lbs
My 10 months male cat is in heat again. 3 months back he had the same problem and a neighborhood cat gave him company. But now I want a permanent solution. Are there any medicines to stop this procedure?
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Published on May 22nd, 2018
Hello. Male cats do not go into heat. That term refers to the estrus cycle of a female cat. Male cats that are not neutered are always ready to mate. If his behavior changes, he may simply be responding to a female cat that is in heat . The only way to stop his mating behavior is to have him neutered surgically. It is a simple procedure that you can discuss with your veterinarian.
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Published on April 12th, 2018
Your female cat will only mate with your male when she is in heat. I suspect that the reason why she isn't mating with him is because she is not currently in heat. Female cats typically go into heat anywhere from six months of age, but for some cats, it can be closer to a year old. Even if you mate your male cat eventually, it's not going to stop the behavior he's showing for long because he will want to keep mating. The best thing to do is have him neutered to stop this behavior. You can make an appointment with your vet to have this done. Best of luck, I hope this helps!
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Published on December 13th, 2017
Male cats don't have a heat cycle, however they typically have behavioral changes and make sounds any time they sense the presence of a nearby female in heat. You could have him examined by a vet to determine the exact cause. Having him neutered would stop the urge to mate.
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