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How can I tell if my female cat is spayed if she's bleeding?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

I'm now not sure she has been spayed as she is sometimes leaving blood spots where sits how Can I tell if she has been done ?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on January 18th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You would usually be able to see a scar in the caudal ventral abdomen. If she was spayed at an animal shelter, sometimes you can also see a small tattoo in the ventral abdomen next to the spay incision. I would consider having her evaluated by your veterinarian as they can both check that but also check for possible reasons for the blood such as a urinary tract infection. Good luck and best wishes!

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