Female cats can become pregnant as early as 4 to 6 months old, which is when they reach sexual maturity and enter their first heat cycle. This means they are biologically capable of breeding and getting pregnant from that age onward. Because cats can experience heat cycles multiple times per year, especially if unspayed, they can get pregnant very soon after reaching this maturity. Veterinarians often recommend spaying female kittens around 4 months old to prevent early pregnancy and related health risks. Pregnancy in cats typically lasts about 63-65 days, so kittens can be born when the mother is as young as 6 months old.
