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My kitten is in heat. How do I stop my male cat from mating?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | 3 months and 18 days old | 12 lbs

My kitten is in heat and we have a male cat as well but he is much taller then her when there trying to mate. How do i help

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 20th, 2018

IF your kitten is less than 4 months old she is not likely to be in heat but even if she is you should definitely not let your male anywhere near her, she should not be bred at her age and size, you must separate them.

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