Reader Question: > Are
cat skin lumps a cause for concern?
Not exact matches
If your
cat develops one of these
lumps under the
skin (they are usually noticed by owners 3 - 4 weeks after vaccination), the
lump may be left alone to resolve naturally.
While you are stroking your
cat's fur, you can check for abnormal
lumps or bumps, and evaluate the health of the
skin and coat.
Some of these
cats develop enlarged lymph nodes that one can feel as
lumps under the
skin.
One of the reasons why you want to touch your dog or
cat is to keep up with how their
skin feels and whether there are any
lumps or bumps you need your veterinarian to observe.
It's also an ideal time to examine your dog or
cat's body for fleas, ticks,
skin irritations,
lumps or sore spots.
During at - home grooming, pet owners should also perform a mini-physical on their
cat, evaluating the
cat's
skin and coat condition, feeling for any
lumps and bumps, or noting any painful areas.
Visually inspect the
skin and hair of a short - hair
cat as well as physically touching the
skin to feel for any
lumps.
Lumps underneath the
skin do not always indicate cancerous tumors in
cats.
Symptoms of cancer in
cats may include
lumps, swelling, persistent
skin infections or sores, lethargy, weight loss, sudden lameness, diarrhea or vomiting, and difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating.
They are known to cause
skin problems for
cats and dogs during late summer and autumn and mostly collect on the tummy, groin, and around the paw area, where small red
lumps might appear.