How can I help my cats swelling?

How can I help my cats swelling?

If the cat has swelling associated with a sprain, bruise or tendonitis, apply ice packs to the area for 15 minutes, twice daily. Flowing water improves circulation, reduces swelling, and promotes healing. If your cat will tolerate it, place her in a tub and swirl water around the leg.

Why is my cat’s lip black?

A “As cats age, a dark pigment in the mouth is normal, as long as it’s flat,” says Dr. Sheldon Rubin of Chicago. As for the lumpy area on Tigger’s back, assuming something sticky hasn’t dripped on the cat, it’s either matted fur or possibly a ruptured cyst or tumor. Definitely, see your veterinarian, suggests Rubin.

What causes a cat to have a swollen lip?

There is a condition called the “Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex” which commonly affects young cats and results in a swollen upper or lower lip. Here is a link to an article about this condition: Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex.

What to do if your pet’s lip is swollen?

If the pet lip is swollen because of the shift to hard food, it is enough to change the diet. In order to eliminate the inflammatory process faster, you can anoint the affected area with the healing medication, for example, Safroderm gel, Sanatol, Ranosan, Septogel.

Why does my cat have a ulcer on her lip?

It could be a so-called ” rodent ulcer “: This unsightly condition is unique to the cat. It may be found in cats of any age, and occurs three times more often in females than males. The exact cause of rodent ulcer is unknown, and there is actually no direct connection with rodents.

What does a cat’s lower lip look like?

Cat Vet: DrLucy, Cat Veterinarian replied 12 years ago What a cute cat! Her lip does look like an eosinophilic granuloma. As it stated in the Veterinary Partners article, “Keep in mind eosinophilic granuloma represents an inflammatory reaction to proteins deemed foreign by the eosinophils.”

There is a condition called the “Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex” which commonly affects young cats and results in a swollen upper or lower lip. Here is a link to an article about this condition: Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex.

If the pet lip is swollen because of the shift to hard food, it is enough to change the diet. In order to eliminate the inflammatory process faster, you can anoint the affected area with the healing medication, for example, Safroderm gel, Sanatol, Ranosan, Septogel.

Cat Vet: DrLucy, Cat Veterinarian replied 12 years ago What a cute cat! Her lip does look like an eosinophilic granuloma. As it stated in the Veterinary Partners article, “Keep in mind eosinophilic granuloma represents an inflammatory reaction to proteins deemed foreign by the eosinophils.”

Is the spot on my cat’s lip an ulcer?

Yes, the spot is in the front, but she doesn’t have fleas that I know of. I have never seen any fleas on her or in the house and she doesn’t scratch much at all. So if it is an ulcer, it won’t go away on its own?