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Why is my 6-month-old kitten in heat again so soon after her last?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My kitten was on heat 3 weeks ago lasting about a week... she did not come in contact with a male and she is not desexed... we’ve sinced not had her desexed but have planned to... is it possible she’s on heat again as she’s displasing similar behaviour... she’s 6 months old... thank

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 15th, 2019

Yes, it is possible that she is back in heat. Cats are induced ovulators and will often stay in heat until they are bred. I suggest you get her spayed as soon as possible. She can have the surgery while she is in heat. Here is a link to an article on this: ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/female-cats-may-seem-to-always-be-in-heat/ )

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