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How to get proof my cat is spayed if I lost her vet records?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

I'm about to move into a new building which requires me to provide proof that my cat has been spayed. Unfortunately, I do not have such records because my cat's previous owner lost them. I was unable to retrieve the records from my cat's previous vet. Is there any way I can take my cat to her new vet and ask for new records?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2018

Hi there. You can take your cat to a vet of your choosing and they can likely tell if Figaro has been spayed with an exam. Sometimes some additional testing is needed but not usually. The vet can often see a scar on her abdomen from where she had surgery and that is often proof enough. Once they determine she has been spayed I am sure they can give you documentation to that effect for your landlord. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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