The sign of sexual maturity in a male cat is the first estrus. Male cats generally reach sexual maturity relatively late, but they can still produce sperm in their stools at 4 or 5 months. When male cats are in heat, they like to urinate everywhere to mark their territory and attract female cats. If a stranger or a male cat enters its territory, it will react violently. Some male cats may show signs of wanting to run away from home. Moreover, cats will meow unheard, especially at night, and will meow extremely loudly to attract female cats to mate.

Phenomena of male cats in estrus:

1. Male cats in estrus will urinate everywhere, and they especially like to urinate on vertical objects. They will raise their tails high and shake rapidly. At the same time a stream of urine hit the wall. In order to spread your scent over a wider area, you can divide the territory to attract female cats.

2. Male cats in estrus often roll on the ground or twist their bodies and howl loudly. In fact, it is commonly called spring to attract female cats. And because of the surge in male hormones, they will always want to run away, even jumping off the building to escape, and they are prone to fights with other male cats.

3. Male cats will be more manic than female cats when they are in estrus. They react to the smell and sounds of female cats and become anxious in order to mate. They will often make low and loud noises. They bark and walk around anxiously. If you don't get a partner, you will be very irritable and aggressive, and you may even hurt the person who takes care of you.

4. It is common to see male cats scratching doors and windows at home, destroying furniture, trying every means to sneak out without the owner paying attention, looking for a suitable partner. Some male cats will squat at the door and use Claws scratching the door.

5. Congestion and swelling of the reproductive system. When a male cat is in estrus, his genitals will be congested and swollen, making him feel uncomfortable, so he will often lick his genitals, of course, sometimes to satisfy his needs.

6. During the period of estrus, most cats will have a loss of appetite and lose interest in things.