What does it mean when a cat is in heat

Question

is it like its mating season. OH! and when is mating season for cats

Answer 1

Anything that is "in heat" is ready to mate.

Cats mate all year long.

Answer 2

A cat in heat means she is sexually mature and receptive to a mate. A cat can goes into heat as early as 4-5 months old and will continue to be until and unless she is breed or spayed. Cats goes into heat and breed all year long, although they tend to lay low during the winter months. Prime breeding season is around December to August, which Spring being the most active time.