My cat smells like poop, leg hurts after fight. Was he bitten?

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Squishy. Not sure if he goes outside but if he does I would suspect that he has been in a fight with another cat or wild animal and now has developed an infection/abscess. I would advise taking him to your vet immediately to get him evaluated. Not sure if he has a rabies shot either. Your vet can evaluate him after gathering a history and can advise you on what to do. If it's from a fight or bite wounds, he may have to be sedated to explore the injuries further. Treatment may include antibiotics, pain meds, etc. If a bone injury is suspected, x-rays may be needed. If a fight is suspected a rabies shot or booster may be advised also. Good luck with Squishy.

Without a physical exam it's not possible to determine what has caused Kissi’s condition, however, it is important that Kissi see a veterinarian right away. He sounds like he is in a lot of pain, and there are various reasons that may have lead to this, including a cat bite abscess, damage to his spinal cord from the fight, or muscle injury. Cat bites can be very difficult to see, but can lead to very serious infections. Another very serious concern in the case of an animal bite is the possibility of rabies infection, which is transmitted from the saliva of infected mammals, can be passed on to humans, and is fatal. Please take Kissi to a veterinarian immediately, as he needs treatment.

Whisker does sound like he's in pain, and I'm concerned about the blood dripping and pain in the hind end. He could have bladder stones causing the blood (if it's coming from his penis), and bladder stones can block the urethra, which is fatal without treatment. I think he sounds so poorly that he needs to see a vet now. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Poor Tigre! He certainly could be limping from a fight or may have a foreign body in his paw. It's very concerning you can't touch his leg without him crying, and that indicates he is in a lot of pain. So does the limping. Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him, many human ones are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. He really needs to see a vet first thing in the morning for these problems, two weeks is a long time for a cat to be in pain. The vet can diagnose what is causing his symptoms so he can be treated properly. Please take him into a vet first thing in the morning. I would also speak to the vet about neutering him. Intact males frequently get into fights over females and territory, and neutering can reduce aggressive behavior. Good luck, I hope this helps!

I'm sorry to hear your cat is having problems. The bleeding bump on his leg, if he is allowed outside it could be a bite wound from another cat. If it has become infected, that will make him not feel well and have a decreased appetite. He could also have mass that has opened up on the skin. As far as his bottom, he may have an anal glad problem. These are small glands that sit under the skin on either side of the anus. They can become infected or blocked and even rupture open and bleed. If this doesn't appear to be the case, something coming out of his anus could be a parasite or a foreign object (piece of something he shouldn't have eaten such as a toy or clothing). Either of these scenarios can cause vomiting. You mentioned he hasn't gone to the bathroom. If he is unable to urinate (straining in the box, but no urine comes out), this is an emergency and he needs to go the veterinarian. If he hasn't defeated, it is likely due to his decreased appetite. It seems like he has more than one problem that should be evaluated by his veterinarian to get you some definitive answers. Good luck and I hope he feels better soon!

I would be worried because Squeaky is clearly in pain, and he could have internal injuries. Unfortunately you cannot give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. He really should see a vet first thing in the morning. Please take him to one as soon as possible. Best of luck.

I would recommend taking him to a vet as soon as possible. He most likely developed an abscess on his leg after a bite wound from another animal. These abscesses might need surgery to resolve. Also the patient can become septic (blood infection) and this is fatal with out treatment. Hope scooter feels better