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My kitten's finger is swollen. What's the cause and next steps?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 1 month and 3 days old

I don't know what's the problem with my kitten's finger... Can't say about what's the actual problem is..????

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

It is swollen either from trauma or an infection. It wil need to be seen by a vet to make sure the bone is not affected and it is just the skin. You will definitely need antibiotics and pain medications with rest to get it healed

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