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My cat mated but didn't roll. Is it normal? How to know if pregnant?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 6.2 lbs

I left my cat who is in heat with a male cat. The male cat is doing mating ,my cat screams and moves away after mating but does not roll after that.Is it normal and are there any sign for knowing whether mating was succesful becasue my cat comes into heat after every three months

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 24th, 2018

Yes it is normal, not all cats roll after mating. the earliest you would be able to know if she is pregnant or not is around 4-5 weeks after mating, with the aid of an ultrasound at your local vet office.
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