Effective Ways to Suppress a Female Cat's Estrus

In the realm of human alternative therapies, hops are utilized for a variety of purposes:

To stimulate appetite

To boost digestion

To alleviate feelings of depression

To reduce tension

To ease anxiety

To prevent insomnia

To mitigate symptoms of menopause

Extracts from the fruit are highly effective in relieving smooth muscle spasms

Laboratory studies have shown that hops possess a wide range of biological activities.

Hops contain plant estrogens, and women who have been picking hops for extended periods may sometimes experience menstrual irregularities. These estrogenrelated components make hops particularly useful in treating female hormonal imbalances and have even been employed in veterinary alternative therapies. Women often turn to hops to alleviate menopausal symptoms.

For some cats, hops can effectively curb "overly" sexual drives, easing "heat" during estrus, and in certain cases, can prevent cyclic estrus in female cats, or simply reduce their estrus to a mild state. Some breeders also share that hops serve as an effective stress reliever.

Research indicates that hops can also aid the body in metabolizing natural toxins, such as those produced by bacteria. Hops capsules are available for purchase, with varying dosages for different female cats, depending on their specific conditions.

Typically:

If a cat is just beginning to estrus, administer two capsules, either directly into her throat or mixed with wet food. It is generally expected that the cat will cease estrus within about 8 hours.

Following this, continue with one capsule per day for three consecutive days, or until estrus symptoms subside.

To prevent recurrence of estrus, you can continue administering the hops, gradually reducing the dosage until you find the effective amount that stops the estrus.

After discontinuing the hops, the cat's natural hormonal cycle should resume. However, some cats may become very drowsy after taking hops.

Some competing female cats may be given hops capsules yearround to prevent estrus. Most veterinarians are not familiar with this treatment, so seeking their advice may be fruitless.