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June 10, 2006

Rhode Island requires that cats be fixed

by Filed under Pet News, Feral Cats, Cats in Heat

Gov. Don Carcieri signed a law on June 9th, 2006, making Rhode Island the first state in the USA to require cat owners to spay or neuter their pets. Cat owners must spay or neuter pets older than six months unless they pay $100 for a breeder’s license. Violators can be fined $75 per month.
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February 25, 2006

What are the signs for a cat in heat?

by Filed under Pet News, Cats in Heat

Is your cat behaving “weird”? Maybe she is in heat!

Some first-time pet owners are surprised by “weird” behavior of their female cats and many are unsure how to read the signs that show that the animal is in heat for the first time.

Below are some of the symptoms that your animal will display when in heat:

  • The need for more attention/affection, frequent rubbing on furniture and/or owner
  • The animal bends the fore legs, elevates the rear, the tail moves to one side and shows “treading” movements with the hind legs.
  • Cats roll on the floor frequently and are more restless than usual.
  • Loss of appetite and weight loss is not unusual
  • The animal’s voice becomes higher pitched and some are crying out loud for hours.
  • The animal grooms itself more frequent, and pays special attention to its vulva.
  • Some indoor cats try to escape.
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