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My 8-month-old kitten's lips are red and swollen. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8 months and 14 days old | 10 lbs

Hi my 8 month old kittens lips are red and swollen. They just recently happened to get this way.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 15th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Sage! Possible causes are: allergies, trauma from excessive grooming (rodent ulcer), allergic reaction, or from licking a caustic toxic substance. Without seeing a picture or examining Sage it is hard to tell you much more. Since cats can not tolerate human medications it is best to have Sage examined by a Vet today so she can be treated. I hope this helps and I wish you and Sage the very best!

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