Female mice, rats, cats, and dogs are receptive to the sexual advances of males only during ______.

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Estrus is the period of sexual receptivity in female animals. During estrus, the female produces hormones that signal to males that she is ready to mate. This period occurs cyclically in most non-human mammals and can be characterized by behavioral changes such as increased vocalizations, restlessness, and seeking out potential mates.

Female Mice, Rats, Cats, and Dogs Are Receptive to the Sexual