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My pregnant cat is in heat. Can she mate? Will it hurt her pregnancy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 29 days old | 11.023 lbs

Is it possible to have a female in heat in pregnancy and does her pregnancy affect by mating?

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 20th, 2017

Female cats can mate multiple times during a heat cycle with more than one male. They are also induced ovulators meaning that their body ovulates after mating occurs. Mating should not affect any previous fertilized eggs. No hope this helps answer your questions. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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