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Why won't my new female cat breed with my male cat? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I have asked before about new female cat 1 yrs old (only 5 days at my home) which was hidden and refuse to eat to drink and to know the male cat she started to eat when she's alone at her room but when the male cat come to her she didn't give him a chance to be near by her she's always refuse the male cat so what should I do to make them marry

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Answered By Penelope Graben, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 3rd, 2018

Hello, Your female cat may not be interested in mating with your male cat. Female cats are generally only interested in breeding when they are in heat. I would recommend keeping them separated to minimize stress to your female cat. Cats that do not breed together naturally may need artificial insemination to become pregnant. If you are interested in breeding them, I would recommend consulting with a veterinarian experienced in feline breeding. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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