My cat's anus is red and inflamed. Should I take her to the vet?

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My cat’s anus is slightly red and inflamed on the top. She has been eating, drinking water, and her demeanor is unchanged. I only noticed because she missed her litter box yesterday and found a well-formed stool outside the box. From the photos, does this seem to be urgent? Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Judging from the pictures, the anal area does not look concerning to me at this time. I would continue to watch Mindy for the time being. If you notice the area becoming more red or if Mindy has developed any new symptoms (diarrhea, vomiting, etc.) I would recommend having her examined by a veterinarian sooner rather than later. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My cat's anus is red and inflamed. Should I take her to the vet?

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