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My cat has a large lump on the left side of his throat. It has only been there for acouple of days, because i stroke him on the throat all the time, and I just noticed it yesterday. It is spongy and kind of moves if you press on it. It doesn't seem to bother him. I don't think it is an abcess. What could it be?
Hi Rosanna!
This could be several things. It could be a fatty tumor. If you have other cats or dogs, it might be a bite that has gotten infected. It may be an enlarged salivary gland. It's hard to say without seeing it myself and of course, I'm not a vet, so even then it would be a guess. If it moves around, more than likely , it's a fatty tumor. If I were you though, I would definetley have it checked just in case it's not. One thing good, you caught it early so if it needs to be removed, it shouldn't be a big deal.
God Bless,
Becky
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| Comment | Thank you for your quick response. I guess whenever there's a lump, you just kind of think cancer. I thought it just might be a fatty sist as well. I am definitely going to have him checked. I don't know what I'd do if something happened to our "Storm". | ||
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I am not a breeder,so please direct any breeding and/or birthing questions to an "expert" that is. I love all cats but my favorites are the Rex and Siamese. I used to show Cornish Rex as a hobby but have not been able to for a few years. Right now I have three Siamese and one Cornish Rex. As a former veterinarian assistant, I can help you with general healthcare issues. Being a cat owner for years, I will be glad to answer any behaviour and/or nutrition questions too. Please remember, I am NOT a Veterinarian, so if your kitty is seriously ill, please do not hesitate to contact a Vet.
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