Should my male cat have a shaved belly and tattoo on belly after a neuter? He's a boy.

Updated On April 2nd, 2016

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

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the belly gets shaved before putting a tattoo on it (to show that he is already neutered). It is possible that they shaved him at first thinking he was female , and then realised he was a boy . This can happen. The hair will grow back though, so no worries.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Some shelter's or rescue groups will tattoo animals that have been spayed or neutered. Feral cats usually have an ear tipped. The shaved belly could have been to make visualization of the tattoo easier. The hair will grow back in a few weeks.

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