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My cat's back sore smells and leaks brown liquid. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

My cat has a sore on his back only noticed it today. Got a very funny smell and just noticed now brown liquid going out of it.

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on April 3rd, 2019

Poor Felix! From your description, it sounds like this may be an abscess or infection of some kind. I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam, since he will likely need prescription antibiotics to treat the infection.

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