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I think my cat is pregnant, I noticed a lump on her rear left side and it keeps getting bigger but its just on that one side. I also notice she has a scar under her belly that looks like its raw. Im not sure what that is or if its normal?

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Natasha -

Most cats do not usually carry their pregnancy on one side.  Perhaps the lump is abscess or a growth of some sort.  

Scars are not normal, either.  Have your kitty examined by a veterinarian to determine if she is pregnant and to check out the "scar".

Unfortunately, I have not idea what the scar is because I have not given her a physical exam.  

Best Regards,

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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