Cat question?

United States
December 19, 2006 9:22pm CST
We have two female kittens and they are around 10 months old. Someone had thrown them out along the road and my sister brought them to live with my family. I don't know their exact age. We are planning on getting them spayed but are waiting to get the money to do so. They are strictly inside cats that do not go outside at all. Over the past couple of weeks they have been making a strange screeching noise. I have never had cats before so I do not know if this is normal. They do this all night long. Has anyone else experienced this with your cats?
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• India
20 Dec 06
ya they doin this bcoz there place changed any animal gone in new place it crying so your kittens do the same .after sometime they know u verywell then they dont do this .
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• United States
20 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. I think from everyones posts that they are in heat. I have had them for approximately 10 months. They did cry alot at first when I brought them home thou.
@maevic (819)
• Bahrain
20 Dec 06
my cat  - qiana
it's normal.. It means they are in heat. We have 2 cats with us and this is also the first time that i had a cat coz i'm a dog lover. Anyways, i was also scared and feel pity for them on what they are feeling. I have the same female because i don't want to them to multiply...there are some medicine, it's like a pills that you will ask them to take that will avoid them feeling the heat. I have read it in some articles but you should ask your vet about it.
• United States
20 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. I have never heard of a pill that you could give them. I will have to look that up but I am going to get them spayed soon.
• United States
29 Dec 06
So sad the way some people treat animals. It breaks my heart. Thank the good Lord for people like you and your sister. Maybe they are stressed out right now. Or, maybe they are in heat already. You might want to check with the vet. Good luck dear, and bless you
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• United States
29 Dec 06
Thank you for responding. I believe they were in heat. It is peaceful right now until next time. I can not get them spayed until February.
• United States
20 Dec 06
Definately in heat. Does anywhere near you have low cost or free spay/neuter? A lot of shelters and vets offer it these days.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you both for responding. I think there is a program locally that offers low cost spaying. I am going to call around to find something. If we don't qualify I will have to wait until February to get them both spayed. They don't go outside at all so that is a good thing.
• United States
20 Dec 06
They are in heat. Watch out for them to start spraying attract males. Unless you want kittens be very careful when goes to go outside because they will do their best to get out I understand what you are going through because I have a female cat who has not been spay. When she's in heat it sounds like a banshee screeching. Usually their cycles run nine days on nine days off. But every cat so you might be lucky and it isn't so often. Good luck!
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@emeraldisle (13139)
• United States
20 Dec 06
Along with the other person who posted I will state it sounds like they are in heat. I know when they are screeching that way they sound like Banshes, in fact a few of ours have been nickednamed that until we got them fixed. If you are short on money and want to get them fixed check with the Humane Society to see if they offer something or check to see if you have something like P.A.W.S. in your area that does low cost vaccination and spay/nuetering. For those in the US you can call either of these numbers: 1-800-248- Spay or 1-800-321-Pets, to find out about low cost spay/nuetering in your area. Good luck with the kitties.
• United States
20 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. I will definately check into this. I can't wait until they stop the screeching. It is driving me crazy. If we don't qualify for any programs I will be getting them spayed in February. Thanks again for the info!
@amafrias (455)
• United States
20 Dec 06
Here is a clinic that offers low cost spaying in your area. Tri-State Animal Clinic of Huntington, 3327 US Route 60 Huntington, WV 25705 (304) 525-8387. I believe that is not too far from you. Cats are usually much cheaper to alter than dogs. I would give them a call, sometimes they will work with you or point you in the right direction for your needs. They all want to get them spayed because of the extreme over population of uncared for animals. Good luck and take care
• United States
20 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. I will try calling some of the places in my area to see if they offer low cost spaying. Thanks for the info on the one in Huntington but it is 3 hours from me. I hadn't checked with any of the veterinary clinics to see if they have any kind of programs like that. I know they will be getting spayed by February at the latest.
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@beverly1 (1128)
• United States
21 Dec 06
we have cats and sounds like they in heat. as soon has you can get them spayed. then they wound do that any more. cats are so loveble good luck
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. They are both very lovable cats.
@magikrose (5429)
• United States
21 Dec 06
Yeah they are definately in heat. It is perfectly normal. As far as getting them fixed I have 2 kittens as well but mine are only 13weeks old. I am gettingthem fixed and shots in February by a traveling vet van. They are certified vets and you receive the paperwork that state that they have there shots and have been fixed. This "van" does this for a cheaper price than going to a regular vet's office. Here is the toll free number to see if they are available in your area or at least can give you info for your area as to where you can still get vet quality shots and fixed for a reduced price. 1-888-for-team that is 1-888-367-8326 Hope this helps.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. I will definately call and check this out. I have never heard of it. Thanks for the info.
• United States
21 Dec 06
I would definately say that they're in heat. My guess is that that's why the person got rid of them. You're lucky they're not pregnant already since they were drop-offs. Good luck with getting them spayed.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. They were just tiny when I found them. I would guess they had just been taken from the mother maybe 6 weeks old.
@mkirby624 (1598)
• United States
21 Dec 06
Oh hun, they are in heat.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you for responding. I have to agree with everyone especially after reading all the signs. I also want to thank you for your previous response too. I don't think some people even read the discussions before responding.
@Foxxee (3651)
• United States
20 Dec 06
Around 10 months? They could be in heat. My female cat started around a year old, but that is only a 2 month difference from your cats. Have you noticed any other signs? My female cats would stick their butts in the air and just make these awful long screeching sound. It didn't go on all the time. It was more of a hit and miss thing. Plus they left a smell, a nasty smell, kind of like a skunk smell. Should go away once they are fixed.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. I think they are around 10 months they could be older. I picked them up from the side of the road so their age is a mystery. They are having alot of the signs that people have posted. They will be spayed soon.
• India
20 Dec 06
Yes. Its happened in my life also.That is cats nature.So we can't do anything,but we can adjust with them.
• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you for responding. I will be getting them spayed.
@bevanamit (645)
• India
20 Dec 06
better to take the kittens to some doctor because usually cats don make any noise ,it may be due to some problem with the cats....
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you for responding. After reading the previous posts I believe they are in heat. They will be going to the vet soon to be spayed.
• Malaysia
21 Dec 06
Cat - Cat
I never have any cat before. But according to my friend who have cats, their cats never making any strange screeching noice:)
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. These are my first cats so this is new to me. But thanks to all the folks here on myLot I now know they are in heat and need to be spayed soon.
• United States
20 Dec 06
When my cat's in heat, she is one scary cat! She hates my dog usually and when she's in heat, she loves to lay with him and roll around on the carpet begging for his attention. It's the only time they get along so while her dragging her hiney across the floor and constant meowing is annoying, it's nice to have some peace in the house! ;) If they are in heat, it will pass within a week or two. If not and if it ends up being something else, a trup to the vet might be in order. You also might want to take them anyway since they might needs shots since you mentioned you found them outside. Good luck!
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thanks for responding. I plan on taking them to the vet and getting their shots and getting both of them spayed soon.
• United States
20 Dec 06
It means they are having their first menstral cycle. this usually happens between 10-12 months old. Now would be a good time to get them spayed.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you for responding. I will be getting them spayed soon at the latest it will be in February.
20 Dec 06
Hi - you should also check out your local PDSA vet clinic as they do free treatments for people on benefits or low income, if that's any help. Well done you for rescuing them! May they bring you much joy and pleasure. Also, it might be worth looking in your local library for some cat behaviour books....I have a couple and they're fascinating. Tells you why they bring mice in to you and present you with them, why they sometimes sit with their backs to you, why they always go to the person who doesn't want them to go to him/her...etc. I'd recommend any Desmond Morris ones.....think there's one called Cat Watching. Good luck.
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• United States
20 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. I will check into the clinic. I do need to read up on cats since I now have these two.
@tiamat (113)
• United States
20 Dec 06
Cats do this all of the time, at least mine does, whenever she wants to be let out. she srcatches and scratches on the door. Unfortunately I haven't figured out a way to get her to stop, Actually If anyone here has any suggestions.....
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• United States
20 Dec 06
Thanks for your response. My cats don't get to go outside so I don't know how to get them to stop scratching the door. My cats scratch everything except the door....LOL
@mforseth (169)
• United States
20 Dec 06
totally normal. Especially this time of year. They are in heat. It is awful sounding and only gets worse. For a lot oc cats this could last up to a week and could repeat every month. Dealing with the noise is much worse for you than the cat. They are not in pain. I would recommend them getting fixed asap! A lot of clinics will do it for a very low cost and probably give you a discount for having two. Good luck!
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thanks for responding. I will be checking into the low cost programs. My husband has been sleeping with pillows over his ears because they are driving him crazy. Hopefully it will be over soon.
• United States
20 Dec 06
they are in heat.luckily spaying a cat will make it where they do not go into heat. also cats will live longer when they are spayed.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Thank you for responding. I will be getting them spayed soon. It is nice to know that they live longer.