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My cat's had heat cycles. Is spaying still important for her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old

When is the best time to get my cat spayed? Should I even do it? She's been in heat 3x already and she easily calms down, doesn't bother anyone or try to get away.

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on January 26th, 2019

Since Baby is over 1 year, she can be neutered any time now. I would recommend that she is neutered for medical reason, first the high risk of developing mammary cancer which is malignant in cats and second uterus cancer and/or possible uterus infection. Think about her future health, the answer will be clear. Hope this helps !

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