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My cat mated days ago but is still in heat. Is she pregnant or not?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 10 lbs

My cat was mated 2 days ago but is still in heat and calling. Does this mean she did not get pregnant???

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on August 5th, 2019

She is likely still in heat. The heat cycle in cats lasts about a week on average but can be as short as 1 day or as long as 2-3 weeks. Mating triggers ovulation and it may take several matings for Kalifa to become pregnant.

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    Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 21st, 2017

    Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Cats in heat often try to mate with any male available for the time they are in heat, and that can last a few days or a week, depending on the cat. She should not need another male, you will just have to wait until her heat is over. Also, cats get pregnant VERY easily, so if she has mated and the male is not neutered, then she is very likely to be pregnant. I would get her into the vet ASAP to discuss possibly getting her spayed in the next week or so. Best of luck with Lovely.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 18th, 2017

    If Lovely did not mate again with the male cat after previously mating with him, then she is no longer in heat. Cats will only mate when they are in heat. It can only take one mating for a cat to get pregnant, so if they mated for 4 days, it's highly likely she is pregnant. I would not take the neighbor's male cat again, and watch her over the next couple of weeks. Take her into the vet around 30 days after her last mating so the vet can confirm if she is pregnant or not. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 10th, 2020

    Cats are what is known as induced ovulators. That means mating while in heat causes their ovaries to release eggs, thus stopping the heat. If Girly is still in heat, you may be lucky and she's not pregnant!

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