Decoding the Ear Tip Protocol

• The Meaning Behind the "Ear-Tipped" Cat

• Have you ever seen a street cat missing the top quarter-inch of its left ear? This standard "eartip" protocol is performed painlessly under anesthesia during spay/neuter surgery. It serves as a permanent visual marker so animal control officers know the cat is already sterilized.

• Spread the word about what an eartip means!