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Why are male cats still interested in my recently spayed cat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

My cat has been spayed recently and now the neighbor's cat is trying to breed her. Is the normal? Has she been spayed or nor?

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 9th, 2019

It takes time for the hormone levels to drop, so the neighbor's cat can probably still smell them, especially if she was in season when she was spayed. Keep your cat inside away from the other cat until she is completely healed.

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