{"id":88591,"date":"2022-04-22T12:07:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:07:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:07:31","slug":"how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"How far can male cats smell a female in heat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_far_can_male_cats_smell_a_female_in_heat\" title=\"How far can male cats smell a female in heat?\">How far can male cats smell a female in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_far_do_male_cats_roam\" title=\"How far do male cats roam?\">How far do male cats roam?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_far_will_an_unneutered_male_cat_roam\" title=\"How far will an unneutered male cat roam?\">How far will an unneutered male cat roam?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_long_do_male_cats_stay_away_from_home\" title=\"How long do male cats stay away from home?\">How long do male cats stay away from home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_far_do_male_cats_travel_to_mate\" title=\"How far do male cats travel to mate?\">How far do male cats travel to mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_do_male_cats_know_when_females_are_in_heat\" title=\"How do male cats know when females are in heat?\">How do male cats know when females are in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_far_can_a_cat_smell_a_female\" title=\"How far can a cat smell a female?\">How far can a cat smell a female?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#Do_cats_in_heat_attract_male_cats\" title=\"Do cats in heat attract male cats?\">Do cats in heat attract male cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_far_do_male_cats_wander\" title=\"How far do male cats wander?\">How far do male cats wander?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#Do_male_cats_roam_more\" title=\"Do male cats roam more?\">Do male cats roam more?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#Can_cats_find_their_way_home_from_miles_away\" title=\"Can cats find their way home from miles away?\">Can cats find their way home from miles away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#Do_unneutered_male_cats_run_away\" title=\"Do unneutered male cats run away?\">Do unneutered male cats run away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_far_do_male_cats_roam_from_home\" title=\"How far do male cats roam from home?\">How far do male cats roam from home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_long_do_male_cats_roam_for\" title=\"How long do male cats roam for?\">How long do male cats roam for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#Do_unneutered_cats_wander\" title=\"Do unneutered cats wander?\">Do unneutered cats wander?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#Will_male_cats_come_back_home\" title=\"Will male cats come back home?\">Will male cats come back home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#Do_male_cats_leave_home\" title=\"Do male cats leave home?\">Do male cats leave home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_do_I_get_my_male_cat_to_come_home\" title=\"How do I get my male cat to come home?\">How do I get my male cat to come home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_far_away_can_a_cat_find_its_way_home\" title=\"How far away can a cat find its way home?\">How far away can a cat find its way home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_far_do_male_cats_go_in_heat_female_cats\" title=\"How far do male cats go in heat female cats?\">How far do male cats go in heat female cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#Do_male_cats_run_away_to_mate\" title=\"Do male cats run away to mate?\">Do male cats run away to mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_do_male_cats_act_when_trying_to_mate\" title=\"How do male cats act when trying to mate?\">How do male cats act when trying to mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#Do_cats_wander_off_to_mate\" title=\"Do cats wander off to mate?\">Do cats wander off to mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#How_does_a_male_cat_know_a_female_is_in_heat\" title=\"How does a male cat know a female is in heat?\">How does a male cat know a female is in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-far-can-male-cats-smell-a-female-in-heat\/#Can_male_cats_smell_a_female_in_heat\" title=\"Can male cats smell a female in heat?\">Can male cats smell a female in heat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_can_male_cats_smell_a_female_in_heat\"><\/span>How far can male cats smell a female in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>a mile away<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_do_male_cats_roam\"><\/span>How far do male cats roam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1500 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_will_an_unneutered_male_cat_roam\"><\/span>How far will an unneutered male cat roam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The gender of the cat plays a role, too. Male cats wander further than females  <b>1500 feet compared to 750. It will also depend on whether they&#8217;ve been spayed or neutered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_male_cats_stay_away_from_home\"><\/span>How long do male cats stay away from home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unneutered cats can get lost while looking for a mate Unfortunately, if the object of a cat&#8217;s desires is locked inside a house, the male will simply wait it out until an opportunity presents itself. This means your cat could be gone for <b>a day or two, or even as long as a week<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_do_male_cats_travel_to_mate\"><\/span>How far do male cats travel to mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sex. One of the biggest factors that affect how far your cat travels from your home is its sex. Male cats tend to venture farther from home than female cats, and it&#8217;s not uncommon to see them as far as <b>1,500 feet away (more than xbc mile), and many cats will likely venture out even further.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_male_cats_know_when_females_are_in_heat\"><\/span>How do male cats know when females are in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, if your cat is all of a sudden more snuggly and affectionate than usual, it could be a sign they&#8217;re in heat. <b>Spraying urine. This seems to be another signal to male cats that female cats are in heat. Rubbing their face on you or other items around the house.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_can_a_cat_smell_a_female\"><\/span>How far can a cat smell a female?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4 miles away<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_in_heat_attract_male_cats\"><\/span>Do cats in heat attract male cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The sense of these pheromones can naturally make your cat more attracted to males and more clingy and flirtier with them. <b>When a cat is in heat she may even choose a male human over her favorite female human. Though it is not something to really get worried about as this is a natural behavior in all cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_do_male_cats_wander\"><\/span>How far do male cats wander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When Cats Roam, How Far Do They Go? The roaming territory of the average domestic cat can vary, with males tending to seek a larger territory than females. Male wanderers tend to stay within a territory of <b>about 150 acres, while females stay closer to home, roaming only about 40 acres.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_cats_roam_more\"><\/span>Do male cats roam more?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Neutering reduces fighting and abscess development in male cats. <b>Intact males have much larger territories and wander over greater distances than females and neutered males. The urge to roam may be particularly strong during mating season. Castration reduces roaming in approximately 90% of cases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_find_their_way_home_from_miles_away\"><\/span>Can cats find their way home from miles away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The gender of the cat plays a role, too. Male cats wander further than females  <b>1500 feet compared to 750. It will also depend on whether they&#8217;ve been spayed or neutered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_unneutered_male_cats_run_away\"><\/span>Do unneutered male cats run away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Reproductive instinct. <b>The first reason why cats run away is their reproductive instinct  which is strong in female cats in heat as well as unneutered male cats. As long as you have an unneutered male cat, he will definitely spend more time outdoors, searching for purrfect mating partners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_do_male_cats_roam_from_home\"><\/span>How far do male cats roam from home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male wanderers tend to stay within a territory of about 150 acres, while females stay closer to home, roaming only about 40 acres. This means that your average male cat is likely to stay within <b>1500 feet of home, while your average female tends not to go much farther than 75 yards from your door.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_male_cats_roam_for\"><\/span>How long do male cats roam for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male cats tend to venture farther from home than female cats, and it&#8217;s not uncommon to see them as far as <b>1,500 feet away (more than xbc mile), and many cats will likely venture out even further. On the other hand, female cats tend to stay closer to home, and it&#8217;s rare to see them beyond about 750 feet (u215b mile).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_unneutered_cats_wander\"><\/span>Do unneutered cats wander?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unneutered cats are far more likely to wander, and therefore to go missing. Male cats have been known to travel for miles in search of a female in season, and female cats are highly prone to escaping when in heat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_male_cats_come_back_home\"><\/span>Will male cats come back home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats do come back after even longer absences, so it is possible. However, your cat is an unfixed young adult male early in his sexual maturity. As a result, he is likely to have a somewhat larger territory than a neutered cat, and so roam farther as a matter of course.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_cats_leave_home\"><\/span>Do male cats leave home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stress is a major reason why male cats run away from home, and most times depending on how you trained them they may or may not come home again. The arrival of a new family member or a pet may be stressful for male cats and may force them to run away from home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_male_cat_to_come_home\"><\/span>How do I get my male cat to come home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use strong smelling canned cat food that your cat can smell from a distance so your cat knows where to go for food. Also, put your cat&#8217;s litter box and any bedding that has your cat&#8217;s scent on it outside to attract your cat back to your home. Cat&#8217;s have an amazing sense of smell!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_away_can_a_cat_find_its_way_home\"><\/span>How far away can a cat find its way home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Dr John Bradshaw of the School of Veterinary Science at Bristol University and author of Cat Sense, most cats roam <b>between 40 and 200 metres (131 and 656 feet) from the home. One exception to this is farm cats who will cover a much larger area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_do_male_cats_go_in_heat_female_cats\"><\/span>How far do male cats go in heat female cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As for how far they&#8217;ll travel, there isn&#8217;t an exact number of miles, but some say cats will come from as far as <b>1-2 miles away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_cats_run_away_to_mate\"><\/span>Do male cats run away to mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, Why Do Male Cats Run Away? <b>Male cats go on the run for different reasons, but two of the most common ones are territorial disputes and the desire to mate. When a male cat is on the run, he will typically move from home to home, looking for a new territory to call his own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_male_cats_act_when_trying_to_mate\"><\/span>How do male cats act when trying to mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male cats in heat are more attention seeking too but can be pushy and demanding. <b>Raised hindquarters, moving the tail from side to side. Keen to be out of the house in search of a mate  cats in heat can roam further too. Male cats in heat will ramp up their urine spraying activity and get into more fights.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_wander_off_to_mate\"><\/span>Do cats wander off to mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A cat in heat may also wander off in pursuit of a mate. If you haven&#8217;t seen your cat in days, ask your neighbors to check their homes, garages, and yards. Your cat is most likely to return of its own accord and act as though it was never away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_male_cat_know_a_female_is_in_heat\"><\/span>How does a male cat know a female is in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if you do not have a female cat at your place, <b>your male cat can sense and smell female pheromones if there is a female cat in heat outside your house or in your yard. A cat in heat shows different behavior and signs. If your male cats become restless, they might even feel pain until they mate with females.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_male_cats_smell_a_female_in_heat\"><\/span>Can male cats smell a female in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Locating a Mate <b>Female cats in heat (in the estrus cycle) exude a powerful sex pheromone that can be sniffed or scented by a male even at a distance of a mile away.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How far can male cats smell a female in heat?How far do male cats roam?How far will an unneutered male cat roam?How long do male cats stay away from home?How far do male cats travel to mate?How do male cats know when females are in heat?How far can a cat smell a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-88591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88591"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88591"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88591\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}