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My cat's bum is red and swollen. Should I be worried or see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Good day. I have an indoor cat. He is aged 4 and he has a brother. I noticed that his bum is very red and swollen. Should I be worried or take him to the vet?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on April 3rd, 2019

It sounds like he should go see the veterinarian. This symptoms could be caused by many things. Additionally, it may hurt him to have a bowel movement and then he might start going outside of the litter box. Best to get it taken care of early and quickly. I hope he feels better soon and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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