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Kitten's paws are peeling, bleeding, and smell bad. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 25 days old | 2 lbs

Hi. I have a kitten that is around a few months old. Recently her paws are peeling and bleeding. It also is starting to smell bad. Oddly she still can walk normally but I'm really worried. It's also happening to all of her paws but her right paw is the worst one.

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on June 14th, 2017

It is hard to tell by the picture. I would recommend taking him to a vet to have it looked at since it smells. Odor can be a sign of infection and need antibiotics. It is also possible he has pillow feet This is were the paw pads tear and bleed.

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