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Sue
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posted 12-06-2003 01:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Sue     Edit/Delete Message
all of a sudden she got this big bump at the corner of her mouth. I didnt think it was a big deal at first because I think maybe my boyfriends cat hit her or something, until i actually examined it really close and notice that its a big bump. It looks like a cyst, but I dont know what it is. She also has 2 more under her chin. they feel like firm pimples. Theyre not deep in the flesh or anything, theyre right in the skin just like a pimple would be. I know its not the little bumps/allergic reaction cats can get from plastic bowls because her bowls are ceramic. does anyone know what it could be? is it serious? what should i do?

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Caitlyn
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posted 12-06-2003 03:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Caitlyn     Edit/Delete Message
It could very serious or it could just be an allergic reaction or maybe even an abcess but in any of these cases a trip to see the vet is a very good idea. Especially as it is in the mouth area and could prohibit her from eating or drinking

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fleafly
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posted 12-06-2003 03:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for fleafly     Edit/Delete Message
I just found out cats can get acne, read this article and see if it sounds like what your cat has:
http://pets.indiatimes.com/articleshow/213622893.cms

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fleafly
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posted 12-06-2003 04:22 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for fleafly     Edit/Delete Message
I found an article about skin conditions that might be relevant to your cat:

PAINFUL SKIN DISORDERS WITH PUS DRAINAGE - Back to Top
(PYODERMA)

Feline Acne: Pimple-like bumps on the underside of the chin and edges of lips.

Impetigo: Pus-filled blisters on abdomen and hairless areas of newborn kittens.

Cellulitis or Abscess (Pyoderma): Painful, hot, inflamed skin or pockets of pus beneath the skin. Often caused by self-mutilation. Look for underlying cause (i.e., itchy skin disorder, foreign body, puncture wound).

LUMPS AND BUMP OR BENEATH THE SKIN - Back to Top
Papillomas and Warts: Grow out from the skin and look like warts or pieces of chewing gum stuck to the skin. Not painful.

Hematomas: Collections of blood beneath the skin, especially on the ears. Caused by trauma.

Tender Knots (Abscesses): Frequently found after cat fights. Forms a firm swelling that becomes soft with time. Painful.

Cysts: Smooth lumps beneath the skin. May grow slowly. Can discharge cheesy material and become infected. Otherwise, not painful.

Mycetoma: Mass or nodule beneath skin with an open tract to the surface draining a granular material. Caused by a fungus.

Sporotrichosis: Skin nodule with overlying hair loss and wet surface of pus at site of puncture wound or break in skin. Caused by a fungus.
Suggested Research: Infectious Diseases: Fungus Diseases.

Grubs (Cuterebra): Inch-long fly larvae that form cystic-like lumps beneath the skin with hole in center to breathe. Often beneath chin or along abdomen.

When a Lump May Be a Cancer: Rapid enlargement; appears hard or fixed to surrounding tissue; any lump growing from bone; a lump that starts to bleed; a mole that begins to spread or ulcerate; unexplained open sore that does not heal, especially on feet or legs. Note: The only way to tell for sure is to remove and study the lump under a microscope.

Suggested Research: Common surface growths or Tumors and Cancers.


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Sue
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posted 12-06-2003 04:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Sue     Edit/Delete Message
Thanks so much for all the info! I really wanna say that maybe its feline acneor those tender knots thing. I havent really poked at them really, I just tried to look at them more closely. I just hope its nothing too serious. Thanks so much for info fleafly.

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nern

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posted 12-06-2003 06:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for nern     Edit/Delete Message
Thats great information Fleafly!

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fleafly
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posted 12-06-2003 10:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for fleafly     Edit/Delete Message
No problem. I found this site before while looking for info on feline psychogenic alopecia and was looking for it again today to help halokittie. I would freak out if I found a lump on one of my cats, so its nice to know what can cause them.

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