My cat is in heat, but her spay is tomorrow. Should I reschedule?

No, it's not dangerous for her to be spayed at this point in time. I have personally spayed cats who are in heat or approaching heat, and they have been just fine. There can be increased blood flow to the uterus if she is approaching her heat, but the vet will take precautions during surgery to prevent any problems. In addition, it's very difficult to predict exactly when a cat is going into heat next, so it may be Lucy isn't close to going into heat at this time. Any surgery does carry risks, even spaying when a cat isn't in heat, but your vet is aware of those risks and will do everything possible to minimize them. I hope this helps you, and best of luck for Lucy's surgery tomorrow!

Unfortunately there is nothing specific to do to comfort her - she will show behavior changes until she is out of heat, and cats will cycle in and out of heat until they are bred. You could try something like a Feliway diffuser or other pheromone spray that might help her relax. Otherwise you should go ahead and try to schedule the spay surgery - ask your vet when they would feel most comfortable proceeding with surgery since she is currently in heat. Keep in mind that since hormones can persist for a period of time after surgery she may still show symptoms of a heat cycle for awhile.

Yes, pets can be spayed while in heat. I recommend to discuss with your veterinarian about your concerns to make sure you are both on the same page. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Ok, the question got confusing at the end so I'm sorry if I don't fully answer you. The answer is no, she cannot be pregnant and in heat at the same time. It is impossible. I suggest you have her spayed. It is a bit more risky of a surgery to spay them while pregnant or in-heat but I have done it thousands of times with no issues. If you are planning on spaying her, then I suggest you do so now.

You should get her spayed, no questions about it, there is no high risk in having that surgery done at her age, she is still very young and it is a very simple surgery. cats are in very high risks of mammary gland tumors if they are not spayed and this condition is almost always fatal.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding MooMoo. I definitely recommend having her spayed. You will need to call local hospitals to determine prices in your area. It is best if she can be out of heat, but cats are difficult in that regard as they are what is known as seasonally polyestrus. This means that she can come into heat multiple times during the breeding season. This season will vary based on your geographic location and can be year round in warmer regions. I would make her an appointment soon. Good luck!

Any animal can die from any operation, just like any person could. There is never a guarantee. That being said, the chance of her passing from surgery is extremely low - like less than 0.001%. I agree with your vet that she should be done right away. You can’t continue letting her be sick. I know you are anxious but you need to do what is best for her.