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We just found what we think is an absess the size of a golf ball under our female cats skin. She has not been in contact with any other cats. I read usually absesses are caused by fight with other cats. Could this be serious? Her behavior and appetite are normal.

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An abscess is an area of infection so yes this would be significant if that is what this is.
A nick in the skin letting in bacteria can often happen in a fight but other injuries can lead to abscesses also.
I would have the vet check this lump out.
It might be an abscess or it could be a tumor and it could be a cyst etc.
You can read about lumps and bumps here
http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/lumps.html
and see a table of reasons for them here
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1338&articleid=204
If it is something that needs to be removed better to do it while its as small as possible. If its an infection starting treatment soon is also a good idea.
Hope this helps you!

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Expert:	NancyH
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Answered:	3/28/2007

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