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Why hasn't my 10-month-old female cat gone into her first heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | 10 months and 8 days old

My cat have 10 month and half and till now she didn't get in heat and others cats get in heat in 8 till 10 months

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 16th, 2018

Most cats do get into their first heat between 7 10 months but in some cases it can even be 12 months. occasionally the first heat cycle may also be silent, so it basically happens but you would not notice it.

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