My kitten has green poop and a painful, draining lump on its side.

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We adopted a stray kitten 3 days ago and he seems around 7 weeks old. He's been having green and mushy poop. He drinks a lot of water and eats some dry kibble. However, a spray of yellowish-peach liquid came out of his backside. I wiped it off and it does not have an odor, and there seems to be a hard lump on his side. I patted the area and more liquid came out. He also seemed to cry out in pain. I cannot go visit the vet at this time.

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear your kitten is having issues. Based on what you are describing, I would be concerned your kitten may have an abscess on its side that is draining. I would recommend your kitten be evaluated by a veterinarian; if it is an abscess or infection, it would need antibiotics to resolve. There are multiple causes for diarrhea, including intestinal parasites, a viral infection, dietary indiscretion, food intolerance, or some other underlying issue. I would warm compress your kitten's side, and get in to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. Good luck!

My kitten has green poop and a painful, draining lump on its side.

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