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Is an 8-year-old female cat too old to get pregnant and have kittens?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | 7 years and 9 months old

My cat is female. She is 8 years old. Is my cat too old to get pregnant and has kittens?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 14th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Personally I think she is getting very close to being too old. I would have an exam and bloodwork done by your Vet. If everything comes back fine then you can try. I wouldn’t breed her 10 or older and would spay her as soon as you are done. I hope this helps!

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