Comforting a Female Ragdoll Cat in Heat
Mar 21st, 2006 by Rob
A question came in recently asking if anything can be done to comfort a female Ragdoll cat in heat. Unfortunately there is not much that can be done. When a female Ragdoll cat goes into season, it will continue to happen regularly until she gets pregnant or is fixed. This can happen as frequently as every two weeks and can cause your cat a great deal of discomfort.
The veterinarian may be able to comfort your female Ragdoll cat with shots. Male cat hormones were used at one time for this but caused more harm and is not recommended. You should isolate your female Ragdoll cat if you do not want her to breed. She will try and get out and find a male cat, so keep a close eye on her.
It is rare to have bleeding when your Ragdoll is in heat. If you do have blood you should consult your veterinarian. Aside from the basics of providing a comfortable place to rest, food and water, there is not much that can be done to comfort your Ragdoll cat in heat.
There is however a cure; spaying your female Ragdoll cat will stop the discomfort and reduce the risk of cancers and infections.