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Kitten leaking poop and not eating after vet visit: What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 12 days old | 5 lbs

My kitten of 14 weeks wasn't eating playing so I took him to the vet. The vet stuck her finger up his butt and my cat screamed and poop starting leaking out everywhere and now it's almost been 24 hours and he is still leaking everywhere and still not eating

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 13th, 2019

I'm sorry to hear this! It sounds like Smoky may have an issue such as constipation or even GI upset that is causing the problem. If the anus or rectal area are very irritated, that may cause fecal incontinence as well. It sounds as if Smoky is feeling pretty ill, and would benefit from additional examination and testing to try and find the cause. (Possibly with another vet!)

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