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My pregnant cat has a red string coming from her rear. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

My pregnant cat has like a red string coming out of her bum hole, I don't know what it is or if I should worry. What do I do?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on April 23rd, 2018

Please have her checked by a vet as soon as possible as if this is from her vulva this may indicate a miscarriage and an emergency c section may be required. Other possible causes are a prolapse or severe enteritis if from her anus

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