How can you tell if a female fert has gone into heat or been spayed? I purchased Tabitha from a pet store in January. I was told she was descented and spayed. However, she was only 7 weeks olds (alone in a cage crying, I took her immediately) and today I am not so sure. I asked a vet and she couldn't tell me for sure. Their is no dot in her ear. (I hear that is how breeders mark???) Please help. My understanding is that if a female is not spayed and goes into heat she must be breed or else. Is this true? What can I do to find out whether or not she is spayed? Cheryl [Posted in FML issue 2334]