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Can a cat be pregnant and still go into heat at the same time?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 4 months old

Hi can a cat be pregqnt and still go into heat?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 25th, 2020

No they cannot be pregnant and in heat at the same time. I really hope you don't have a pregnant 4 month old cat. Most cats do no go into heat until they re 6 months or older. Cats should not be bred until they are at least 18 months old. If you are not planning on breeding her I suggest you have her spayed as soon as possible.

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