How can I tell if my cat is spayed without taking them in to the vet?
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Want to follow up this conversation with David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS? Start a consultation nowEven for a vet it's not possible to see as usually the scars are long gone, but if your cat doesn't show any signs of heat, then she id probably spayed.
All cats are different, but it is usually fairly obvious when a female cat is in heat, as they will display a distinctive set of mating behaviours and often, undergo personality and temperament changes for the duration.
Look out for any combination of the following signs that your cat may be in heat:
Your cat carries their tail in an unusual upright or one-sided position, displaying their butt
They roll around on the floor a lot, and seek to imbue their own scent widely around their territory
They become particularly clingy and affectionate
Your cat may become very vocal, meowing constantly or howling and calling to seek a mate
Your cat becomes very fastidious about washing and licking around their vulva
They assume an odd-looking sitting position with the front of the body lying down and their back end in the air
They may "tread" with their hind feet, particularly if you stroke or pet them on the area of the spine around the tail
The cat will seek every opportunity to go outside and roam in search of a mate
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