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Is my 11-month-old Persian cat too young to breed while in heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | spayed | 10 months and 29 days old | 5 lbs

My female persian cat is at heat for the third time so is it okay if we met her with male during the time of heat she is 11 month old

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on June 20th, 2018

It is recommended to wait until they are a little older before having their first litter. In my experience, young cats are not good mothers to their litter. I would wait until she is 18 months-2 years.

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