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Hi I have an 8 month old ragdoll/ himilayan cross female cat. She has never been outside and recently she tries to get out every chance she can and once she is outside she starts mewing but doesn not mew in the house. Could it be she is in heat. She is not overly affectionate compared to usual but I find this very strange or is it just because it is spring? I have not seen her in heat yet unless this is it. If I take her to a stud will she go into heat? Also can this breed be a successful outside cat? There was a mouse in our house, we were not even aware of it and my husband saw her playing with what he thought was one of her toys and it was a real mouse she had caught.
It is very likely that your ragdoll is in heat. Any cat goes into heat at approx. 6 months of age. If you plan on breeding her, I would get some training and advice first- check with TICA breeders. You will need to get registered and understand the expense involved to make it a responsible investment for you. If you randomly breed her, you will not be able to sell the kittens as Ragdolls, since she is already mixed with Himilayan. Please keep her inside until you get her fixed or breed her, (inside either way). I personally feel she should get spayed (fixed) as soon as possible, or she may get out of the house is search of a mate and end up lost, hit by a car or stolen. Many people know the value of special breed cats and steal them to sell. Ragdolls do not have the ability to defend themselves (against other cats or other animals)and are very trusting, therefore they must be kept indoors to survive. Genetically, speaking, no one has any way of knowing if the Himilayan traits will protect her. I would not take the chance. If this is not her first heat she will go into heat soon, after the first, at the rate of 2-3 times a year. Her softer meowing may be one of two reasons; she is in the beginning of her heat, or the nature of her breed is non-agressive/not quite as loud. Has she had her immunizations? Either way, if you want to keep this kitty healthy take her to a Vet. As soon as possible, then make your decision. Hope this has helped.