My cat is in heat, but vet said pregnant. Can she be both? Is spaying safe?

Yes, pets can be spayed while in heat. I recommend to discuss with your veterinarian about your concerns to make sure you are both on the same page. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

You should get her spayed, no questions about it, there is no high risk in having that surgery done at her age, she is still very young and it is a very simple surgery. cats are in very high risks of mammary gland tumors if they are not spayed and this condition is almost always fatal.

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.

Any animal can die from any operation, just like any person could. There is never a guarantee. That being said, the chance of her passing from surgery is extremely low - like less than 0.001%. I agree with your vet that she should be done right away. You can’t continue letting her be sick. I know you are anxious but you need to do what is best for her.

Female cats can mate multiple times during a heat cycle with more than one male. They are also induced ovulators meaning that their body ovulates after mating occurs. Mating should not affect any previous fertilized eggs. No hope this helps answer your questions. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

No, that is not possible. If Suzi is in heat, then she isn't pregnant. She may have been having a false pregnancy, which is when a cat shows the signs of being pregnant without actually being pregnant.

If you are sure your cat has been bred successfully and [a pregnancy](https://www.petcoach.co/article/pregnancy-diagnosis-caring-for-a-pregnant-cat/) is confirmed, it is a good idea to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian for care. While some discharge may be normal during pregnancy, bleeding or other discharge from the vaginal region that is discolored may indicate an infection or other complication to pregnancy which should be addressed by your vet. As cats are induced ovulators, it may also be that she was not bred successfully during her previous heat and come back into heat. Cats will continued to cycle in and out of heat while "in season" and so she may be ready to be bred again. However, it is still a good idea to schedule a veterinary appointment to make sure there are not any problems or health issues that are preventing a successful breeding. If the mating was accidental or unwanted, consider having her [spayed](https://www.petcoach.co/article/spaying-ovariohysterectomy-the-benefits-in-cats/) after the litter is delivered or weaned.