My cat's toe is swollen and red but she seems fine. Vet or wait?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 10 months old | 10 lbs
My cats toe is swollen and red. It doesn’t seem to be bothering her but it doesn’t t look good. Should I take her to the vet or wait it out?
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Published on December 6th, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I do recommend that she is evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. The reason is that this may be a local infection site which can be painful and cause her discomfort. Another possibility is a traumatic injury which may need further care or even a tumor. They would be able to determine what is going exactly and treat accordingly. Good luck!
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Published on January 15th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a focal infection. Otherwise, this could be a benign or malignant growth. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and best wishes!
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