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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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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

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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