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Why is my kitten's bottom red, sore, and bleeding when trying to poop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 18 days old

I have a kitten she was orphaned and shes alil over 4 weeks old and I think she has a hemorrhoid every time I try to get her to go potty she has a red sore spot and I think it started bleeding a little how do I help her go and how do I help her not be sore

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on October 19th, 2019

Poor Lucky! Pets don't get hemorrhoids. I would be concerned this is rectal prolapse: https://www.petcoach.co/article/rectal-prolapse-protruding-rectum-in-the-cat/ Lucky needs to be examined by the veterinarian today. Bring in a fresh stool sample. The underlying cause needs to be identified and corrected. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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