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My cat has a large red thing stuck for days. Should I pull it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 5 lbs

thick large dark red 3 in around about 4 inches long thing coming out of her private area. I thought she was pregnant a few months ago but she didn't gain weight. I thought maybe its a miscarriage coming out. but its been stuck in her for three days straight. Should I pull it out? Its a barn cat somebody left it here about two years ago and we are trying to take care of her. she seems healthy and fine. It just wont come out

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 20th, 2017

No, do not attempt to pull it out. It could be a mass or a vaginal prolapse. Either condition needs to be addressed by your veterinarian. If she allows, get her into a carrier and take her to your veterinarian or the nearest veterinary ER. Left untreated, she is at risk of serious infection.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

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    Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I think you have a very serious problem with Pickles. It sounds like she has prolapsed her cervix/uterus. This is an emergency as the longer the tissue is exposed to the air, the more likely it will begin to necrose & die. She really needs veterinary care now. The prolapse may still be able to be reduced, but she needs to be spayed to prevent this from happening again. I hope you can address this ASAP. Thank you.

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