My cat has a swollen, smelly vaginal area with discharge and sores.
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 3 months old | 12 lbs
My cat lane has a swollen vaginal area with stuff coming out that smells bad. She did had two sores/blisters there, I've been giving her a butt bath. I've been using unscented feminine wash with a water wipe in the bath. Her sister Lois passed away from 3 bladder/kidney stones back in September.
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Published on February 15th, 2020
Hello. This looks like a very severe infection. The topical washes that you are using may be irritating the area more as they are not formulated for feline skin. This kitty really needs to see a veterinarian to be examined and treated. At minimum, she needs a prescription antibiotic. Your vet may want to do a urinalysis or an X-ray . Please try to have her seen ASAP.
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Published on June 24th, 2017
Your cat is probably suffering from vaginitis (vaginal infection) she will need to be treated with antibiotics, a vet visit will be necessary, if money is an issue please contact a cat charity in your area of living, they should be able to help.
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Published on August 17th, 2019
This is likely to be due to a recurrent vaginitis or probably a uterine infection (stump pyometra). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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