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Heat

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Question
How long is a cat in heat for after she gives birth? Then when does she come into heat again?

Answer
A cat does not normally come into heat immediately after giving birth if she has a successful litter.  When she will come into heat after birth is down to the individual cat.  I have known cats come into heat 3 weeks after kittens right through to 3 months.  Each cat is different so I am unable to predict this for you.

Regards

Marcia.