Does a feline vaginal discharge need to be treated with an antibiotic?

Answer by  DDeSoto (196)

See a vet and have it checked. It could be caused by many factors that would cause a human vaginal infection. It could also be signs of a bigger problem.

Answer by  keepsmiling (648)

Depending on the cause yes, in any case you should take the cat to a veterinarian. If it is a bacterial infection then antibiotics are necessary.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Discharge needs to be treated, and you have no way of knowing how. You need to consult your vet. There is definitely something wrong.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

Most likely. The cat needs to be seen by a vet immediately to figure out the cause of the discharge. It could be an infected uterus, in which case the cat could die if not treated.

Answer by  amtcura66 (1340)

It does if your cat is a male. That may be an issue on your part though because you do not know your cat well enough. It is probably in fact very upset at your for thinking it was a gender it was not and is just defecating everywhere to get your attention.

Answer by  diva25 (4016)

It really depends on why that is happening. If you are worried you can always place a call to your vet and make an appointment and have them see if they can figure out why this is happening.

Answer by  jordandevers (318)

Usually any type of discharge, unless clear, indicates infection. Vaginal or uterine. Vaginal infections are not terrible serious, however, uterine infections are very serious. Both types of infections should be treated with antibiotics.