Vaginal discharge in cats

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated October 16, 2025
5 min read

What to do

Causes

When to worry

Prevention

Diagnosis

Home treatment

Vet treatment

Risk

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Vaginal discharge in cats

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated October 16, 2025
5 min read

Vaginal discharge in female cats can be hard to pinpoint at home. While poor grooming is a common cause, it can also signal more serious health problems. If you notice discharge, it’s best to have your cat checked by a veterinarian.

It is common for overweight and obese cats to have poorer grooming habits because they can't bend to groom their back ends. And they often have additional folds of skin around their rectum and vagina, causing dirt to accumulate. The discomfort associated with severe arthritis can also prevent cats from grooming properly.

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