My cat had a HUGE lump, now it burst over night and left a hole!?
My cat is well over 20 years old, I had him when I was around 2yrs and he was a fully grown cat.. I'm nearly 19 so god knows how old he is. Anyway, a week or two ago I noticed a HUGE lump on his side- on top of his ribcage area.. I panicked because it was so big and worried it could be cancerous or a tumor or something.. but what I couldnt understand was that it had literally appeared overnight. It had been slightly soft and tissue-y, but becuase it was so big, it was extremely visible. It poked out so much his fur was sticking out from it. Whenever I felt it, he didn't cry in any pain.. so it couldn't of been that painful for him. I woke up this morning and found dribbles on the carpet- assuming he'd leaked a little from being inside over night he probably needed to pee. But then I noticed on the side where his lump was, it had gone but there was a big string of greeny pus on his coat.. (not a tasty sight first thing in the morning) I cleaned it up for him and bathed it in warm salt water (which I will carry on doing till its healed) as I was moving his fur about to clean it thoroughly, I noticed there was literally a hole in his skin.. like it had gone all the way through his skin!! It looked really disgusting and is pussing slightly this peachy liquid. Why has this lump burst and left a hole? Will it heal? Is it anything serious? What can I do in the meantime?. Hes not in any pain when I'm cleaning it. Its just the lump was so abnormally large!
What does it mean when your cat has a lump on the right side of its ribcage?
ChloeMy 17 year old cat, Chloe, has had a lump on her right side for more than a decade. It does not change and is painless. Each year the vet checks it also. The general consensus is that it is a fatty cyst and nothing to worry about, but we do keep an eye on it for any changes.Now nobody on this forum has x-ray vision nor can we or any veterinarians here diagnose what the lump on your cat is. It could range from anything such as a fatty cyst, a hernia or cancer.There are several tests that can be done to diagnosis the lump based on your description of the history and symptoms of the lump. Your cat’s general health will also be taken into consideration.Take your cat to a vet for a proper diagnosis.
My cat has a lump on the right side of his head behind his jaw and under his ear?
That sounds like an abscess. It's a pocket of infection expanding under the skin. Eventually it may burst, and then you've got a big open wound -- flies can even lay eggs in it. An abscess can start from a scratch or other break in the skin, or it can have a foreign body such as a cat claw or a foxtail awn in it. Abscesses can make cats very sick, with a temperature of 104 to 105. If they are untreated, bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause heart or kidney problems, and the cat may die. The only thing to do is to take the cat to the vet to get the proper treatment and antibiotics.
Who would win in a fight: 100 house cats vs a human?
100 cats against a single human, unarmed? God all mighty, hail our new cat overlords.The average male cat is 9-10 pounds x 100 – that’s 1000 pounds of teeth and claws (20,000 of them) coming at you from all directions, and mostly for your face.We once had a very large (15-17 pounds) feral tomcat (or tiger) take up residence in our back-yard shed when I was a kid. Our dog, a young Border Collie weighing maybe 50 pounds went in to investigate (I think the dog thought it was a rabbit or a squirrel). The cat obviously felt cornered and went complete psycho commando on our dog, the dog came running and yelping out of the shed with a bloodied nose, several gashes around its head, eyes and ears (it cost $400 in vet bills to fix him up). My dad tried to get the cat out (with a shovel or a broom or something), but the way he tells it, he was faced with a very big angry ball of fur making malevolent end-of-the-world low-pitch growls and hisses. He came back out with a “I’m not dealing with this sh**” look on his face.Funny thing is, my little sister eventually coaxed the cat out of the shed with a gentle approach and food, an uneasy truce was declared and we eventually adopted that cat. He was with us for 10 years – and during all of that time, whenever our dog would see the cat, he would make very wide circles around it or start yelping if the cat got too close or was blocking it’s path. That cat loved to plop down in front of the dog’s food bowl – the dog would approach, spot the cat, back up hurriedly, hesitate and start to yelp while trying to find a way to its food bowl. We would actually have to physically move the cat so the dog could get to its bowl. The cat made that dog his bit**. Not to worry, it eventually got better and the two became best buddies.100 of these little monsters, and you.are.dead.Edit: again when I was younger I foolishly tried to give a bath to one of our other cats (a small thing of 5-6 pounds), the cat obviously completely freaked out and clawed it's way over and through me to get out. Twenty years later, I still have claw scars on my arms.
My cat has a lump on her belly/groin area?
Its only small, about the size of a Marble, it feels hard and its under the skin. As far as i can tell it doesn't seem to be connected to any other tissue. I am booking her into the vets in the morning, i did notice it a few weeks ago and thought i would just keep an eye on it but it is still there although it has not changed. Her behavior hasn't changed in any way, she doesn't seem to be in any pain even upon touching it. She is an old cat, 12yrs, although you wouldn't notice. Anyone any idea what it could be and what the vet will probably do? I love my girl and will pay the vet all the money in the world if she needs it. Thankyou.
There was a lump on my cats shoulder now its gone, but a sore remains what could this be?
It sound very much like an abscess. It is basically an infection under the skin. It would have been better if you would have taken her to the vet as soon as you found the lump. It has shrunken because it has ruptured and all the puss has come out. This is not always good because it wound is no open to any kind of bacteria or dirt. The vet will probably put her under anesthesia and clean the sore out really well. Then give her a big bandage and some antibiotics to take home. But don't get me wrong this is not a simple thing. If the infection has spread to her bone, muscle, or even organs she could need to have her leg amputated or could die. I don't want to scare you but this is kind of serious and if you would have taken her to the vet a soon as you found the lump she would probably be fine right now. I hope everything goes well, and good luck!
My cat has a lump on the base of her tail?
there are several things it could be. first thing that comes to mind is an absessing wound.(does your cat go outside and possibly get into fights?) when they first start, they are not painful but as they get larger, which generally happens pretty fast, they get hot and painful until they burst open and drain (if you take the cat to the vet, they can drain it and use antibotics to clear up the infection) also get your cat a rabies booster as it could have been a wild animal that did this. other thoughts are skin cyst, these can be non painful, generally found in older cats and may have a thick material come out of them if they open up. they can stay the same size for a long time and generally don't cause any problem to the cat. they can be removed if they bother the owner (increases the cat's pat-ability) and other possible is a broken but healed bone (tail bone) if it's low enough. so if your cat starts acting lethargic, not eating and generally dumpy, it's probably an absess and you need to see your vet. even if it opens and drains, it may close up too soon and the infection will come right back. apply very warm wash clothes to the area several times daily will help in all 3 cases (at least won't hurt) and if it opens and drains, will help get the infection out.
My cat has a oval lump on her right side, it isn’t bothering her but it is growing. I can’t afford a vet, but can I do something at home?
Yes, you can afford a basic exam from a vet. That is the responsibility you took on when you took on a cat. Almost every vet offers payment plans. Further, most larger cities have lower-cost vet clinics. Call your local animal shelter and find out who you need to contact.The vet will undoubtedly recommend more extensive testing because vets are scientists, not voodoo sorcerers who can diagnose illnesses through just looking at the animal, but you can refuse whichever tests you wish, against the vet’s advice. In this case, it could be very serious indeed, so I highly recommend getting whatever testing is needed for a diagnosis. It could be as simple as a blood test.My guess is that your cat may have a benign or malignant tumor, based only on my prior experience with a cat that died from one. However, it could even be a cyst under the skin or a million other things. My last dog had a lump and it was a botfly larvae as big as my pinky-nail living under his skin. Again: I’m just a chump on Quora. I do not have a crystal ball. But vets have degrees, years of experience, and medical equipment to help you.It sounds like you want the Quora community to tell you that a lump on your cat will just go away with a cold compress. It will not. This is the part of pet ownership that sucks: giving up luxuries we enjoy to see that our pets are taken care of responsibly. I see too many people telling me they can’t afford the vet when they spend $250 per month on acrylic nails and highlights.Your problem sounds quite serious. You are going to have to suck it up and get a vet, my friend. This cat is depending on you.
Large bump/lump on the side of my cats face?
i have a cat that is almost one year old about 5 days ago i noticed the bump on the side of his face its very visible it looks like that side of his face is swollen when i touch it it doesn't bother him but when i apply a little bit of pressure to it he gets mad and growls and wags his tail even for a few minutes after when im not touching it he still growls but i took a hot cloth applied it to the bump and he just lays his head on the cloth for about 20 seconds then moves the bump is large and soft kind of mushy i dont know what to do i have no money im struggling as it is i cant afford a large vet bill but im very very concerned about my cat some one please help and tell me what it may be and what i could do to treat it thank you for taking time out to help me
My cat has a few cuts from a cat fight - she doesn’t require a vet but is there anything I should do to heal her wounds?
Calendula tincture diluted in a half-cup of warm water and dabbed on with a cotton ball is the best thing I ever found for wounds. It takes pain out, disinfects, promotes healthy granulation of tissue and speeds healing. Tincture is made with alcohol and must ALWAYS be diluted or it’ll burn. Calendula is actually a homeopathic remedy made with marigold flowers. The British used it during the war when they ran out of sulfa drugs.In the case of a cat fight, I would always treat any broken skin and then dab on calendula cream. Abscesses are nasty infections and you don’t want to risk your cat getting one. Repeat several timesThe tincture is very affordable and one bottle will last for a long time. You can order it online or get it from a place like Sprouts. Quality can vary and I always go with a trusted brand like Boiron and Borneman, The Herbalist and Alchemist or a few German brands.What makes it even better is that my animals are attracted to the smell and don’t fight it like they do allopathic meds.