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My female cat has a strange line on her belly. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 4 months old | 7 lbs

My 5 yo female cat has what feels like a line of tissue running horizontally on her mid belly from chin to navel, it’s not skin

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on June 11th, 2019

That seems unusual and I'm not sure what you are feeling. This is one of those scenarios where having the veterinarian palpate the area is going to be the only way to get an answer. Have Jake examined and the area palpated. Best of luck.

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