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My cat might go into heat before spaying. Can she still have surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

My cat is going for spaying on Friday but I'm afraid she will go into heat before then. How can I postpone it? Or can she still do surgery with heat?

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2018

Hi, we normally spay cats vene when they are in heat without any problem but it is really up to your vet’s preference so just give them a call to doublecheck that they are happy to go ahead with the surgery. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. !

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