What's causing my cat's painful tail inflammation near the anus?

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please can you tell me what is this is it infection or wound its on cant tail above anus thanks sorry its best i cant take becouse it seem that movin tail huring him. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi, poor Lary's tail sure looks uncomfortable! I'm seeing hair loss (likely due to excessive licking or a focal infection), and focal inflammation in that area under the tail near her anus. This is due to something causing irritation there, which could be related to a problem with the anal glands, chronic diarrhea, constipation, parasites, or any other GI-related trouble. In order to determine what the underlying source of the inflammation is, Lary needs to be seen by a vet who can palpate her abdomen and do a good rectal exam to find the source of the problem. This is unlikely to resolve without a visit to the vet. Hope she feels better soon!

What's causing my cat's painful tail inflammation near the anus?

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