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My cat is in pain and growls after being outside. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

I think my cat is in pain she got out of the house this evening I’m not sure how long she was out there and now everything we pick her up or pet her back she growls and hisses

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 6th, 2020

Signs of pain could be due to a trauma to soft tissues or bones, or possibly internal diseases like a pancreatitis or a gastroenteritis. An immediate 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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