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I JUST DISCOVERED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A MAT ON MY CAT. UPON FURTHER EXAM, IT IS A RED AREA WITH A HOLE. BENEATH THE SKIN IS A SMALL MASS. I SQUEEZED THE MASS AND SOME BLOODY PUS CAME OUT! NEEDLESS TO SAY THIS HAS ME QUITE UPSET. WHAT IS THIS?
Submitted: 363 days and 4 hours ago.
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Drew
363 days and 4 hours ago.
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Does your cat go outside? How long do you think this lump has been there
363 days and 4 hours ago.
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NO HE DOES NOT GO OUTSIDE...EVER! I DO HAVE 2 OTHER CATS
363 days and 4 hours ago.
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THE LUMP MAY HAVE BEEN THERE A COUPLE DAYS. I GROOM HIM SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK AND DIDN'T NOTICE IT TIL NOW
Posted by
Drew
363 days and 4 hours ago.
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How old is he?
363 days and 4 hours ago.
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5.5 YEARS OLD
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Drew
363 days and 4 hours ago.
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How large would you say this area is, in width as well as how deep it goes?
363 days and 4 hours ago.
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THE MASS UNDER THE SKIN IN ABOUT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. I CAN'T TELL HOW DEEP IT IS? MAYBE 1/4 INCH. I DON'T THINK DEEPER THAN THAT
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Drew
363 days and 4 hours ago.
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OK, thanks for the information!
It's possible that you are seeing an abscess, which could have arisen from a puncture wound, such as might be caused by another animal's tooth or claw. It's also possible that this is a cyst of some sort, not associated with any sort of trauma.
I don't think it's likely that this is an emergency, based on what you are describing. You can clean the area with a warm washcloth, and even apply a warm washcloth directly over the lump to try to draw out the material under the surface.
Your veterinarian will most likely clean the affected area and flush out the area under the surface with some antibacterial solution. Depending on the appearance of it, a biopsy might be needed, or just a course of antibiotics.
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THANK YOU DR DREW! CAN I IRRIGATE THE AREA WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AS WELL?
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Some initial cleaning with peroxide is OK, but I usually prefer dilute antibacterial solution such as betadine or chlorhexidine, both of which should be available at your local drug store.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!
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