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Spaying is for females -- the ovaries and uterus are removed; neutering is for males, the testes are removed.

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There isn't much difference - only the name: Females are spayed and Males are neutered. Both procedures are the same, which is removing a cat's reproductive organs.

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It means your pet can't mate.

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What is the difference between being spayed and neutered?

Females are spayed Males are neutered


Do neutered cats need spaying?

Male cats are neutered. Female cats are spayed.improved answer:Being Neutered and spayed is the same thing, but for the different genders of the cat. If your cat is neutered, he can't be spayed, since, technically, he already has been. Just remember that these two words are the same thing, but neutered is for males and spaying is for females. Hope it helped!


Is a female sPAyed or neutered?

In a spay only the females uterus and ovaries are removed. The same as in a humans historectomy. The genital opening(vagina) is left intact as well as the cervix.


What is a neutered female cow called?

A neutered female bovine would be called a spayed heifer or a spayed cow. However, this is done very infrequently because the surgery is difficult and expensive.A spayed heifer or spayed cow. Castrated bulls, on the other hand, are called steers or bullocks. Bulls are male, FYI.


How do you tell your neutered or spayed cat's gender?

It is surprising how few people can discern the difference between a male and female cat, especially if they have been spayed or neutered. To be sure, you need to lift the tail and look at the genitals. In the male you will see an opening of the prepuce about 3/4 to one inch below the anus. The anus and prepuce appear like two 'dots'. (picture a colon) : In the female, the vulva will be a vertical slit that is almost joined to the anus. (picture the letter "i"). i