Cats are spayed and neutered by local veterinarians and, while under anesthesia, they are «ear tipped» which involves the painless removal of the very tip of their left ear. (ompetpals.org)
Draw the bottom tip of the left shoulder blade down the back to free the neck. (yogajournal.com)
Ear - tipping is the humane surgical removal of 1/4 inch tip of the left ear. (tomcatsolutionsonline.org)