I’ve taken in a little female cat. She was living rough, skinny and in a right state, so I brought her home. I’ve never had a cat before (due to my allergies) but I can’t stand seeing abandoned animals left to fend for themselves... So we took her to the vet anyway for a check-up and some advice, but no one mentioned her going into heat or 'calling'...
She’s lovely, but the trouble is she’s in heat every other week and it’s really draining, I don’t know what to do anymore. We want to get her spayed but we haven't got the funds for it just yet, even though we're planning to get it done. I wanted to know if there was any way to calm her down because it’s becoming almost unbearable. We’ve had her for 3 months, and it’s all day long; she yowls, rubs against everything (even the dog, even though she normally avoids him or has a go at him) and it’s non-stop, I’m at my wits' end! Please tell me you can help! =) Thanks
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Thanks :) I hope so – at the very least, she doesn't look unhappy! lol... She leaves fur absolutely everywhere (you’re better off not sitting on the chairs if you’re wearing black trousers! lol), my armchair is completely white, and my floors are covered in my dog's black hair. My rabbit also gets wood shavings all over the shop when he's going crackers in his cage, but I don't care; if anyone's not happy with it, well tough luck, they can leave! My pets are just as much at home here as we are =)
Ah, thanks for the advice! =) It’s brilliant getting tips from people who really know their stuff =) and on top of that, I’m allergic to dust mites and pollen... It’s a nightmare! lol. I’ve also got the advantage that she doesn’t go outside =) I’d be way too scared of something happening to her anyway... a proper mother hen! lol =)
Yes, you're not wrong there, allergies often ease up when you're exposed to the trigger on a daily basis.
Anyway, if the allergy comes back and starts bothering you, what you can do is take a flannel, soak it with water, and wipe it over your kitty's body once or twice a day.
This significantly reduces the allergens on the fur, which they leave there when they lick themselves.
It's actually not the fur itself that causes the allergy, but the saliva cats leave on their coats while they're grooming.
thanks Ninimichel =) even on a tight budget, we do what we can to make our pets happy! my 5-month-old loves them already! she adores the dog (he manages to make her burst out laughing, and we can’t! lol) as for the pill, given what I’ve been reading, it’s a definite no! I won’t be giving it to her!!! that’s for sure =) thanks all ^^
Yeah =) I couldn't leave her outside, poor little thing, but I wasn't meant to keep her either (I'm allergic to cat fur). I wanted to feed her up so she'd get better and find her a good home, but my partner is a real cat lover and I love animals in general, so we kept her. I don't know if it's got anything to do with it, but my allergies have settled down a bit, even if it's still not perfect! lol =)
Well, she’s certainly landed on her feet with a lovely family; you’ve made her look absolutely gorgeous!
Yes, as Dellys said, NEVER give them the pill—there are far too many risks.
My sister-in-law is dead set on giving it to her cat, and I keep telling her to save up some money to get her spayed and stop giving her the pill, but she just won’t listen. I’m really worried for the poor little thing. The thing is, my sister-in-law keeps adopting cats even though she has no money and no job.
An unneutered male and an unspayed female—they’ve already had kittens. --'
I can definitely back that up regarding the pill. After 8 years on it, my parents’ cat developed some mammary lumps. Apparently, they weren't dangerous and the vet removed them. The trouble is they’ve come back and I’m really worried about it. My mum is going to take her back again...
