What causes lump at injection site?
Nodules can occur following any vaccine. They usually present in the days or weeks following immunisation and are most often reported following vaccines given in infancy or childhood. A nodule can persist for weeks and sometimes months. They are usually asymptomatic but can be tender and/or itchy.
What is this lump on my Cat’s abdomen?
I noticed that my cat seems to have a lump/growth on the lower left side of her stomach. She doesn’t seem to be bothered by it. She seems to eat cat food, run, jump, play, urinate and defecate like a healthy cat. I suspect you mean there’s a lump on the abdomen (her “belly”) rather than her stomach (the organ located inside her abdomen).
Is it OK to leave a lump on my Cat?
If a lump is slow growing, benign and causing no problems your vet may recommend leaving it where it is. Similarly, if the risks of surgery are very high or if your cat has an advanced cancer it may be more sensible to leave the lump alone. Discharge (bleeding or weeping).
Can a benign lump on a cat cause pain?
Benign lumps are not cancerous. They are an overgrowth of cells. They don’t spread around the body. They can sometimes cause problems when they get in the way of other parts of the body (e.g. a big benign lump next to a leg might get in the way and cause pain when your cat is walking).
How often should I Check my Cat for a lump?
Your cat should be checked at least once a year or more often if your vet decides. Surgery may be necessary to take a sample from a lump or to remove it completely. If the lump is in a position that makes it tricky to remove, your cat may need treatment at a specialist veterinary hospital.
What does it mean when a cat has a lump on its skin?
A minor injury can cause a bump. It may heal on its own, but it could get infected. A cat that’s been given a shot may have a lump for a few days, too. But if it doesn’t go away after that, call the vet. An abscess is a pus-filled, swollen spot on the skin that sometimes forms where your cat has been bitten or scratched.
What to do if your cat has a lump in the middle?
If you notice your cat seems feverish or unwell and has a lump with a scab in the middle, it is likely an abscess. Abscesses are bacterial infections. While they are usually not too dangerous, it’s best to have a vet look at them. They can drain the fluid and prescribe your cat antibiotics to rid their body of infection.
Why does my 18 year old cat have a lump in her stomach?
My 18-year-old cat has developed a lump in her stomach she’s not eating or drinking or going to the bathroom at all. She cries when touched or she’s picked up. I took her to the vet two weeks ago they did an x-ray and said there was nothing wrong but the other night I went to give her a bath and found a mass in her stomach.
What does it mean if your cat has a lump in his ear?
If you find a lump that has a hair growing from the center, it may be a cyst. A swollen, fluid-filled lump near your cat’s ear could be a haematoma, which are common on cats that shake their heads a lot.
