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Expert: - 2/10/2009


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Hello,

My cat is about 5 years old now. Recently while she was laying in my lap I was rubbing her stomach and noticed a hard spot on her skin.

After matting down the fur around the area it looked like almost like a small wart. A hard white chalky substance seemed to come out of the skin. Part broke away when I ran a finger nail over it.

It seems to be one of her teets, and the others look normal although when matting the fur away and gently moving the skin to examine it, seem to create the same situation.

I apologize if this is not enough information, but i am curious to what this could be. She did seem discomforted by my examining and patiently waited for me to stop.

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Hi Case,

There could be many things going on with her. She could have a granuloma, an infection, or even cancer. You need to get her to the vet. Having part of her teat break away is not normal. Neither is a discharge. Your vet will be able to let you know for sure if she is okay. Good luck.

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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