Do cats have to have kittens?

Young kittens cannot have babies. They are around 5-6 months of age to come into heat for the first time, which is when they can become pregnant. Even at this age, they are still kittens and letting a kitten become pregnant is incredibly risky - it puts the life of the mother and unborn kittens in needless danger.

You should spay your kitten before this time so you do not have to go through these heat cycles. Normally a cat will remain in heat until they become pregnant. You will help prevent the cat explosion problem and have a better pet if you spay her at around 4-5 months.