 Sphinx cat mating. Everything that you need to know. In today's video, we are going to talk about the Sphinx cat and everything that you should know before mating them. Adopt a Sphinx cat that is not spayed or neutered, and you may begin to wonder, when do Sphinx cats go into heat? And the answer is, about 5 or 6 months old. Males do not go into heat regularly like females, but sexual maturity occurs at 6 months old. They will always be ready for reproductive activities if a female is around. This is the quick answer, but to really know more about the Sphinx and heat, please continue watching. Going into heat cycle. Female cats are what is known to be as polyesterous. This means that they go into heat on a repeated basis. It can happen to them several times per year. It takes females about 6 to 9 months of age, to reach the ideal sexual maturity. Meanwhile, this happens to males a little later on in life. It should be noted that male cats do not go into heat, rather they become sexually aroused when they smell the varying secretions that female cats spray while going through the estrus cycle. They will seek out the female and may even fight with one another over a female, the winner having the chance to reproduce with the female. Let's talk about the estrus cycle. The biological term for a cat in heat is called, estrus cycle. It is when a female is most in tune with a male cat and may last anywhere from 4 to 6 days of the cat mates, and possibly extend by 3 more days if no chance to mate is present. This cycle will occur every 2 weeks and cats can become pregnant no matter the time of year. Seasons can play a role in cats in the estrus cycle. When it comes to Europe, cats go into heat during the beginning and middle of the year, in the USA it happens in early spring and late fall. For females, bleeding will not happen during heat as the internal uterine lining is not being shed. You may see some vaginal discharge, but there will be no bleeding from your female's fangs. If you do notice blood, take your cat to the vet right away as this could be a sign of pyometra, among other things. Pyometra is a uterine infection that can be deadly. If you suspect this, get to the vet immediately. Bleeding may occur for other reasons also, such as rectal cancer poisoning, or may even be caused by a parasite. Trauma may be another reason cats bleed, sometimes from the nose. Now that we are done talking about the basics of the heat cycle, let's move on forward to the clear signs to look out for, in order to know if your Sphinx cat is in heat. A female Sphinx will show very distinct signs that she is in heat. She will be very affectionate, and require lots of your attention, most of the time seeking it, in fact. She will rub her body on your legs, feet, furniture or corners. Rolling on the floor is a common behavior, as is pacing around continuously. If you reach down to pet your cat, she may assume the mating pose, which is crouched low, with rear end in the air. You will hear female cats yelling often, as a means of signaling males she is ready to mate. Secretions coming from the vagina will also be used as a means of marking their territory, and also left as assigned to males that they are ready to mate. They will also lick the genital region, and these organs will be swollen. You should also be advised that your cat will make several attempts to leave your home, so be sure all doors, windows and cat doors are secured. You should also watch out for your curtains and window panes, as the cats are doing their best to escape at the first chance they get. Males, although they do not go into heat, will respond and you will know what it means. You will hear them calling out to a female cat, making his presence known to her and indicating he is ready to mate. The meows and sounds coming from him, will be of an urgent nature and will be very frequent. These tend to happen during evening hours, so be ready to take measures so that you can get some sleep, and quiet them down. Males roam around, searching for females and marking with urine. They may also pace or fight with other males as well. Hello. This video is sponsored by Beemix Pets. Are you looking for high quality cat collars at an affordable cost? Check out BeemixPets.com. Use coupon code KittenLife, to get 20% off. What to do for your cat? You may think that having your cat spayed or neutered while they are in heat is the way to help them out. However, many vets advise against doing this. Cats are experiencing greater blood circulation while they are in heat, and this can lead to excessive bleeding while the abdomen is being operated upon during the invasive surgery. This puts the life of your Sphinx in danger during what is normally a routine and safe operation. Therefore, wait and see a vet to see when the best time is to have your cat spayed or neutered. Once the surgery is complete, you will be glad you waited, it will be much easier to care for the cat afterward for the next couple of weeks. You can also do some things to calm your Sphinx down while she is in heat. This is a period of great emotion for your cat, so divert that energy to a healthy place. Give your Sphinx plenty of love, attention, and care. Play with her or offer her cat niptoirs that will keep her occupied and moving about. Physical contact is important. Offer plenty of physical contact with your cat as a means of reassuring her that everything will be okay. Pet, gently scratch, and rub your Sphinx. You can give her something to shred such as a carpet remnant, or an old cushion that you don't mind getting destroyed. This may give her a chance to burn off some steam. If there are any male cats around, either outdoors or indoors, keep her away from them. Keep windows and doors closed tightly and close shades of male neighborhood cats like to come up to the windows. Keep males separated from females, and be sure to speak with your vet right away. Hormones can be administered, as well as other medicines, to keep your cat comfortable and symptoms kept to a minimum. Important things to take note of if you're a Sphinx cat owner. Male cats do not enter an estrus cycle. Males are sexually mature at the age of six months, and if they are not neutered, they will seek a female in heat. Extra signs that your Sphinx cat is in heat. Quieting down your Sphinx cat. Offer lots of attention, brush her, keep the litter box clean, and play with her to convert her energy to a positive place. Be sure to check with your vet to see what you can do to help her out before spaying. Conclusion. Once it is safe to do so, have your pet spayed or neutered. This will make them feel a lot better, and is ideally healthier for the animal overall, and will prevent you from having to take drastic measures to keep them sane during heat. If you enjoyed this video, kindly press the like button. Also don't forget to subscribe with notifications on, so that you don't miss out on videos like this. Thank you for watching.