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• Method 1 of 2: Check for physical signs in the cat
• Method 2 of 2: Recognize the signs of heat (estrus)

A female cat that has been spayed will not be able to reproduce and will not go into heat. If you adopt a stray cat or take an adult cat from the shelter, you need to know if the cat has been spayed. Most kittens are done when they are three months or older, and weigh at least a pound and a half. There are several physical signs and behaviors you can monitor to see if a cat has been spayed or cured. Remember: This article is about female cats only. If your cat is male, look up the Wikihow article on neutered males.

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Method 1 of 2: Check for physical signs in the cat

1. Look for shaved hair on the cat's stomach. Try to place the cat on her back so you can see her stomach properly. If the cat has been spayed recently, the coat on her abdomen will be shorter than the coat on the rest of her body, as veterinarians will need to shave this coat before surgery.
   • Note, however, that other veterinary practices may also require parts of the cat's fur to be shaved, so it is not a surefire way to verify that the cat has been spayed.
   • Many vets spay younger cats using the flank approach. If your cat is young, also check for a square piece of shaved fur on the left side of the cat's body between the ribs and hip.
2. See if you can find a sterilization scar. Hold the cat so that she is on her back with her stomach up. Push the fur on the underbelly out of the way as much as possible. If you can see the cat's skin, look for a scar from the surgery. This can be difficult to do because the tools used for sterilization leave a very thin scar that can fade and be difficult to see once it has healed.
   • Usually the scar will be a straight, thin line running lengthwise down the center of the abdomen.
   • Also look for a scar on the left side of the cat's body between the ribs and hips. If the vet used a flank approach, the scar will be in this area.
3. Look for a tattoo mark near the incision scar or on the cat's ear. Once a cat has been spayed, a vet can give her a small tattoo as an external sign that she has been spayed. Usually this tattoo is green, in the form of a thin line, and you can find it on or near the scar of the insice. The tattoo should be visible when you brush aside the hair on the stomach, although you may need to look closely.
   • You can also look in the cat's inner ear for a tattoo; this is a common place where important information can be marked on pets. For example, in the US, the letter M means that the cat is microchipped; almost all other tattoos mean that the cat has been spayed.
4. See if the cat has a clipped ear. Some vets and animal organizations have a habit of that ear clipping or ear buds is called to show that a cat has been neutered. In this case, a tip is cut off one of the cat's ears (usually the left ear); just enough to ear one flat point. This is done while the cat is sedated from the anesthesia and heals quickly.
5. Take the cat to the vet to see if the cat has been neutered. Sometimes a cat will not have obvious physical signs of being spayed. Take the cat to your vet; a trained professional in the veterinary field will almost always be able to tell if your cat has been spayed or not and, if she can't, she will be able to have medical tests done to confirm it. to decide.
6. Ask the breeder or the pet store employee if the cat has been neutered. If you buy the cat from a breeder or pet store, the breeder or the pet store employee should be able to tell you if the cat has been spayed. It is more difficult to get information about a cat from an animal shelter or shelter, so take the cat to the vet to confirm if you are unsure.

Method 2 of 2: Recognize the signs of heat (estrus)

1. Notice if the cat is extra cuddly or rubs against you often. Cats that have not been spayed will periodically have periods of increased sexual activity, in heat referred to as, and scientifically referred to as estrus. This period of heat can last as long as three weeks, although visible symptoms usually do not last that long.
   • A cat in heat will often act affectionate, rubbing itself against people and inanimate objects, and rolling around in a playful madness.
2. Check if the cat is in the presenting stand stands with her hind legs. A cat in heat often will sexual showing affection by being oneself present, or assume a squatting body position; her butt will be held up, her tail will be held up and to the side, and her head will be kept close to the ground. This is especially common in the presence of male cats.
   • When a female cat gets ready, she is likely to kick her back legs too. She will quickly lift both hind legs, as if walking in place herself. She is thought to attract males during heat, as this causes the female cat's genitalia to wiggle up and down when she walks.
3. Listen for the cat howling or meowing loudly. A cat in heat will make loud, howling meows and other bleating noises. This vocalization will usually begin shortly after the onset of heat and intensify over time. At worst, these calls can be very frequent and can sound pained or fearful, although the cat is not in real danger.
   • Other less common sounds can range from softer, more investigative meows to agitated screams.
4. See if the cat wants to spend more time outside. An indoor cat that goes into heat can suddenly develop the habits of an outdoor cat. Cats in heat will often want to go outside so they can find a mate, they may turn to behaviors such as sweeping and scratching at the door, making noises at the door, or even trying to sneak out once the door is open.
   • Keep a close eye on the cat when you enter or leave the house. If your cat escapes from the house, she may come home pregnant, as she has not been spayed.
5. Watch for urine marking behavior of the cat. A cat that has not been spayed will use her urine to let potential mates know she is in heat. Urine marking is a common reproductive feature in female cats and can be prevented by sterilizing the cat. The cat may mark indoors or outdoors with urine, especially in the presence of male cats.
6. Watch for any vaginal discharge in the cat. Female cats that have not been spayed may also have vaginal discharge that is clear and watery or mixed with blood during heat. You may notice this discharge if the cat has been in heat for a while. She will likely be in the presenting standing and kicking for the partition to be released.
   • A cat should be taken to a vet if there is an abundant discharge as this indicates uterine inflammation.