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Hi,
My cat has been having brownish discharge from her vagina that has an unpleasant odor since half year ago. Lately I have discovered that she also has blood coming out, but I do not think that is period since she was spayed when she was about 2 months old. She is currently 8 years old and is obesed (about 16 pounds). I have read some articles related to her issues and think that she might have an urinary tract infection or even cancer. Besides bleeding/discharging, she also seems to be tired and thirsty all the time (sleeping and sitting next to the water bowl very often. According to your experience, what do you think that might be? I will bring her to the vet very soon, but I would like to know in advance what might be the possible reason of her symtoms. Thanks a million!
Maggie,
This kitty should really see a vet ASAP, since I'm not a vet I'm not able to offer a diagnosis or any kind of treatment recommendations. In this situation your kitty could have a variety of issues ranging from fairly benign and easily treatable issues (she may be overweight to the point where she's unable to properly clean her genitals and anal region, she may even have an infection related to that) to significantly more serious and not so treatable conditions (cancer and other issues) that may mean you'll have to consider palliative care options to make her remaining time on this earth as comfortable as possible. I really wish that I could have offered more, but unfortunately I haven't been able to since this is outside the realm of my qualifications. You could certainly feel free to try out the Ask A Vet portion of this site to see if any of the veterinarians who volunteer on this site would be able to offer any ideas of what might be happening with your feline companion. If you have any further cat related questions I'd be more than happy to help you out to the best of my ability.
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Answers by Expert:
Ali
Expertise
I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.
Experience
I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.
Education/Credentials
I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.
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