The cat has a lump. What to do?

It would seem that just yesterday you were stroking the cat and everything was in order, but then the palm felt something “extra” – some kind of lump had grown! You should not panic, but you should deal with the problem immediately. So what could it be?

Mite. Your Murka moused somewhere in a raspberry or nettle thicket and picked up an ixodid tick. Cats, unlike dogs, these bloodsuckers are not so dangerous. Therefore, simply remove it by prying it with a toothpick, or, if it has dug in thoroughly, unscrew the pest with tweezers and disinfect the wound.

Sting of a bee, wasp, bumblebee. It is not always easy to identify. If you have not witnessed how a cat suffered from an insect, then it is difficult to be sure that it was him. In each case, you need to observe by giving the animal an antihistamine.

A bump from an injection, vaccinations. Unsuccessfully hit with a syringe, did not rub the injection site with an alcohol wipe, no luck. Usually it takes 2-3 days. If the seal does not pass, and even increases, you will have to go to the veterinary clinic. Rarely, but there is an extremely unpleasant complication – post-injection sarcoma.

Lipoma, fat. A small benign formation that grows gradually. The cause of lipoma is the improper distribution of fat after blockage of the pores. The lump does not hurt, for the time being it does not particularly interfere. However, the cat should be taken to the veterinarian. If the animal is not too old and healthy, it is better to remove the wen.

Abscess. An abscess, boil (with pus inside) is formed due to the localized development of the infection. It can be the result of an injection, bruise, bite. Painful. May be accompanied by fever in the animal. It has terrible complications, including sepsis, so be sure to see a doctor. Opened, washed, possibly drained.

Lymphadenitis. Inflammation of the lymph nodes. The bump is extremely painful even with slight pressure. The cat is not feeling well. Urgently for examination in order to understand the cause and receive treatment. Dangerous disease.

Hematoma. Occurs after injury or impact. Passes in a few days.

Mastitis. Seals in the mammary glands in a lactating cat. Painful. May develop into an abscess. Milk may be lost. You should contact a veterinarian immediately.

Oncology. The most annoying thing that can happen. Growing fast enough, prospects are poor. Being noticed at the initial stage, after the operation it can be cured. Appropriate treatment is selected, sometimes chemotherapy is offered. True, cats tolerate it worse than dogs, and it sometimes affects the cat’s body unpredictably.

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March 31 2020

Updated: April 1, 2020