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Different Types of Heats

Different Types of Ruts

Warm Heats

Definition: Warm heats occur for many reasons. In some warm heats, the body is preparing for reproduction and is not quite ready. Alternatively warm heats occur to rest and recuperate the body after reproduction. Warm heats can only occur if an omega is in a safe situation. Warm heats typically last 2-4 days.

When: Warm heats frequently occur in omegas ages 14-16/17, pregnant omegas, the first couple heats after having a child, and in omegas age 40 and older.

How to handle: Lots of cuddles and time with loved ones, keep them hydrated and fed.

Symptoms: Hazy, cuddly, fever, drowsy, thirsty, produces a sweet, not seductive, scent, nesting

Sexual heats

Definition: Sexual heats occur when the body is ready for reproduction. Typically last 2-6 days.

When: Sexual heats are more reuccurent in omegas ages 17/18-40.

How to handle: Sex and knots. Keep them hydrated, but do not force them to eat. Most omegas will not eat willingly during sexual heats.

Symptoms: Hazy, fever, restless, produces slick, produces a seductive scent, lack of appetite, nesting

Dry heats

Definition: The body is not ready to reproduce or prepare for reproduction. Occurs when the omega is in a bad physical condition, mental state, or environment. Usually painful. Alters the body and shuts down all biological functions involved in reproduction. Not healthy. Dry heats can last anywhere from 2-7 days.

When: Omegas in unsafe environments. Examples: physical, mental, or emotional abuse, no pack bonds or mate, unfamiliar location, lots of stress or anxiety.

How to handle: Take the omega to a nest or den. Do not leave them alone. Keep them hydrated, fed, and maintain physical contact. If the dry heat worsens, take the omega to the nearest hospital.

Symptoms: Hazy, cramps, separation anxiety, headache, fearfulness, high emotions or extremely emotionless, distressed scent