At how many months can a cat have kittens?

Under normal circumstances, female cats begin to go into heat around 6 to 8 months of age and become capable of breeding, but early pregnancy is not advised. Because a cat’s body functions only fully mature after one year of age, giving birth at that time is better for the health of both the kittens and the mother.

Getting pregnant too early makes miscarriage more likely and can cause significant damage to the mother’s body. A cat’s pregnancy generally lasts about 62 days. To ensure a smooth delivery, the owner should provide appropriate nutrition during pregnancy, and shortly before birth can feed some high-calorie food to prevent difficult labor caused by exhaustion during delivery.