My cat's anus is red and swollen but she acts normal. What's wrong?

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I noticed this evening that my cat's anus is red and swollen. She has been eating and drinking normally and has been her usual active, crazy little self. There isn't any diarrhea in her cat box and we haven't changed her diet at all. This was the first time I have noticed this. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor girl. So it seems that Lela has a moderate amount of colon inflammation and a little bit of the colon is actually prolapsed (pushing outward). She should be seen by your vet immediately to have this area evaluated in person and determine if she needs to have this surgically repaired. I hope that you get some resolve soon for Lela and I am hoping for a full and speedy recovery. It is amazing what cats can go through and not seem to be affected by. They are truly the masters at hiding discomfort and pain. But we have to not use that as a ticket to avoiding proper veterinary care. The vet may even want to prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication to see if they can get this to reduce in size. Best wishes at the vet. Take care.

My cat's anus is red and swollen but she acts normal. What's wrong?

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