My senior cat has a lesion near her anus. Is it an an emergency?

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I have a 15 yr old cat and just found a lesion on her. It located close to her bum, it is not bleeding and found a white film on it. I have cleaned it as much as I can and currently have her on a cone trying for her not to lick it . Should I wait to see a vet or should I take her in as soon as possible? And she has no issue going to the bathroom or eating all normal. Pet's info: Cat | Burmese | Female | spayed | 15 years and 4 months old | 13 lbs

Daniela Jessen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi, If I read the pic correctly with the anus above it to the left, the lesion may be a perianal fistula. In cats, where these fistulas are quite rare, the problem is usually in the glands or anal sacs. Perianal fistulas are unpleasant and painful, and require veterinary treatment such as antibiotics, so please take her to the vet sooner than later.

My senior cat has a lesion near her anus. Is it an an emergency?

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