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Why is my cat's mouth swollen and bleeding? Is it a bee sting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

my cats mouth is swollen I think he's been stung by a bee or wasp as it's happened before, he came home yesterday an was bleeding from the mouth , he wouldn't let anyone touch him an ran off until this evening he has came home an not bleeding but still a bit swollen, he's eating an drinking ok can anyone help me please

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 16th, 2019

It's hard to say what is going on without seeing it in person. It could be a sting, or it could be an infected tooth, mass in the mouth, an inflammatory condition in the gums, a tumor, etc. I would recommend that you have Shades examined by a vet to determine what is going on and what treatment it may need.

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