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My cat is in heat and mating. Why does she still want another male?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 29 days old | 11.023 lbs

My female cat in heat with about 15 days She is mating with one male cat which is my neighbourer male cat but now she is continously maling estrus pose i think she wants another male cat is it important to take another male cat for her

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Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 20th, 2017

It is simply a product of being in heat that she will make these poses. She does not need to be mated. It is very likely considering​ her contact with the male cat that she will become pregnant, you should prepare for this.
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