Does Cats Have Periods? Unveiling the Truth!

Firstly, when discussing the existence or absence of something, it's essential to understand the intricacies of the human "period."

In simple terms, menstruation is a phenomenon where the un fertilized ovum and some thickened epithelial cells from the uterus shed, resulting in bleeding.

In fact, all placental mammals have a physiological cycle, but only the reproductive cycles of primates (humans, chimpanzees, and others) are considered menstruation in medical terms. In other animals, this process is not referred to as estrus.

Is estrus the same as the "period" we're talking about?

In reality, if a cat stimulates ovulation through mating during estrus, if they are not fertilized, the eggs are destroyed by leukocytes within the uterus and do not get released outside the body. This is different from the human female experience, where bleeding occurs.

Cats exhibit unique behaviors during estrus to make the most of their limited number of eggs.

Unlike the cyclic ovulation in humans and many other mammals, cats must undergo mating stimulation to release their eggs during estrus.

Why is that? In the natural world, most of the time, cats are solitary creatures. Therefore, during the breeding season, they rarely have the opportunity to find a suitable mate and reproduce. To avoid wasting eggs, these felines only start ovulating when they have found at least one "boyfriend."

In comparison to the estrus of female cats, human menstruation is quite gentle. Unlike the human experience, where the arrival of the "aunt" is often accompanied by lying down, shopping online, and drinking hot water, estrus in female cats is driven by instinct and can lead to the following behaviors:

Involuntary loud noises

Urinating excessively to attract a mate

Hormonaldriven loss of appetite, restlessness, and a readiness for battle

The estrus period in female cats begins with the lengthening of daylight in spring and ends as the weather cools. It typically lasts between 7 to 14 days, and if there is no pregnancy, it restarts again between 14 to 21 days later. This is more "diligent" than the menstrual cycle.

Therefore, if you notice these symptoms, it's likely that your cat is in estrus. To avoid this, consider spaying your cat, showing your love and care through scientific sterilization.