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My unspayed cat has discharge, tight stomach, lump. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Manx | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old

My cat is being affectionate all of a sudden. We noticed a toad like vaginal discharge, pus consistency. And her stomach feels tight. She has a somewhat lump in her belly. We are worried that it might be life threatening. Please help. We are nowhere near a vet right now. She is not neutered nor spayed. And she already had kittens last December, all of those are now fully grown cats.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 22nd, 2018

That discharge is very abnormal. My guess is that she may have a pyometra (uterine infection). I suggest you get her to a vet as soon as you can. If you are not near an emergency vet she can likely wait until morning as long as she is eating and drinking OK. If she is acting sick then you need to find an emergency vet right now. This is not something you can treat at home. Best wishes.

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