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Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 9/10/2008


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Hello, I have an 8 week old kitten that is leaking pus from her vagina.  She also seems to dribble out small amounts of urine even while resting.  She eats, drinks, goes in the litterbox and happily plays.  What could this be?  WOuld it be expensive to fix?

Answer
Elecia -

Vaginal infections in kittens as young as eight weeks are not common.  Have her examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible.  If she does have an infection, it could progress rapidly. The cost would depend on the diagnosis; because I do not have the benefit of a physical exam I cannot offer  a guess on the cost of treatment.

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

Expertise

General questions about the care and diseases of small animals

Experience

I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years; Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years

Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association American Association of Feline Practitioners Association of Shelter Veterinarians

Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University Extensive CE in Feline Medicine

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