[Clough]

If a cat develops a lump on their side around their ribs, what are the possibilities of what it could be? I know that I need to get Boots to the vet, and will. But, just want to ease my mind as far as what it could be. It was recently discovered.

[poseidon]

Hello Clough,

Rather than give you a list conditions which could cause a lump on the side of your cat 'Boots', which could alarm you, my advice is to do what you said and get him/her to the vet as soon as you can.

None of us here can diagnose the problem, only a vet can after examination and possibly a biopsy.

There are many conditions which can cause this problem, a lot of which are very easily treated.

May I advise you therefore to look on the bright side and let your vet look at Boots.

I love your cat's name by the way.

Good luck and please let us know the outcome.

Cy

[mrscoltweaver]

Did he recently get any kind of vaccination or injection? Is it painful, red, or accompanied with hair loss? Is it movable and soft? Lipomas, or fatty tissue growths, are a very common occurrence in dogs and cats. A fine needle aspirate is quick and diagnostic-schedule an appointment today!