What is this lesion on my outdoor cat's stomach? Should I worry?

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My female cat has a lesion on her stomach that looks like an anus. She has been eating and drinking normally and doesnt seem different in other aspects. She is an outdoor cat. She is about 9-10 months old and recently she brought home a small kitten about a week ago so I think she is a mom as well. Do you know what it may be? Im really worried about her. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

This looks like an ulcerated wound but I cannot tell how deep it is for those pictures. It could also be a site of a fungal infection as well. Cats that are nursing kittens should have noticeable mammary development and milk production so if that is not present you will need to bottle feed the kitten depending on its age. For the wound it should be kept clean and dry and Skunky should be prevented from licking it by wearing an ecollar. The hair around the site can further irritate it as well so usually wound care is needed. A veterinarian near to you can examine the site, determined if it needs to be closed or heal in its own and if any medications are needed. Cats are very sensitive to medications so do not give any human medications to her.

What is this lesion on my outdoor cat's stomach? Should I worry?

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