Look for a Spaying Scar
Lay your cat on her back and separate the fur on her lower abdomen. Look for a straight, thin scar that runs lengthwise down the center of the abdomen. If you find a scar that meets that description, your cat is likely spayed.
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Things You Should Know
- Find neutered male stray animals by searching for tattoos on their stomach, ears, or ears that have a notch missing.
- Unneutered male cats will still have their testicles. Additionally, they will have puffy cheeks and a particularly strong urine odor.
- The absence of testicles does not always indicate that your cat is neutered male; it could just be female.
See if his urine smells normal.
- Question: Is it harmful for a cat to become pregnant? Dr. Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian that has worked with companion animals and performed veterinary surgery for more than 30 years. She earned a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery from the University of Glasgow in 1987. She has spent more than 20 years working at the same veterinary clinic in her hometown. Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Veterinarian Expert Response: Adding more kittens is not ideal because there are currently a lot of cats in need of homes. From a health perspective, the majority of women who are fit, healthy, and adults have a smooth pregnancy and few difficulties giving birth. But if you suspect your cat is carrying a child, start preparing by getting her registered with a veterinarian (in case she has trouble kittening) and familiarizing yourself with the delivery process so you can recognize if something goes wrong.
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FAQ
What does a female cat look like after being spayed?
Scars: Cat spaying will usually leave a scar behind. This mark, though, is usually tiny and can disappear after a while. Also, if your cat’s hair has grown over their lower abdomen, it may be impossible to find.
What does a cat spaying look like?
The operation is performed through a relatively small incision made most commonly in the midline of the abdomen, just below the umbilicus. Both ovaries are removed along with the entire uterus. The surgical incision will be closed with several layers of sutures.
Why does my cat still have balls after being neutered?
Why does my cat still look like they have testicles after being castrated? When a cat is castrated, the testicles are removed but the scrotum (ball sack) isn’t. This means sometimes they look like they still have testicles after their operation. Over time the scrotum will shrink and become less noticeable.