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My cat has a black hard lump at the tail tip and licks it occasionally
Hard to judge exactly from far photos, but a black hard lump at the tail tip may be a scab from trauma or skin infection. Fit a collar to stop licking; trim fur around it, rinse with saline or peroxide to expose the wound, then disinfect daily with peroxide and apply pet anti-inflammatory ointment for 5-7 days; trauma or bacteria usually improve.
A 2-year-old unspayed female tabby cat; two or three days ago a lump appeared on her belly, at the original-pouch location. Pressing it, she doesn’t hurt or cry, but lies back and lets me touch. I thought it was constipation, but today I feel small lumps elsewhere on her body. What could this be, and does she need urgent care?
A belly lump has many types. If in the mammary area, likely hyperplasia or tumor, or pregnancy/pseudopregnancy in an unspayed female. If intra-abdominal, possibly tumor, lymph node swelling, gestational sac, urinary blockage, or constipation (a lump at the bladder when retaining urine). Skin lumps may be skin disease, cyst, fat, or tumor. In any case, see a vet promptly for abdominal exam; severe cases need ultrasound, bloodwork, full chemistry, and X-ray.
My cat has a black lump on its hind leg
From the photo, the scab on the cat's hind leg is usually from a wound that formed a scab. The broken skin may be from a bite or long-term friction. Bacterial or fungal infection can also cause hard scabs. Gently clean and disinfect the scab without pulling it off to avoid harm; if from infection, use antibiotics or antifungals.
This is a male cat I found on the road; it had a lump that grew much bigger in just one day
A swelling behind the ear that grew overnight has several causes. Feel if it's soft or hard: soft may be blood/pus from capillary rupture or infection (abscess needing drainage); hard, fast-growing, fixed lumps may be tumors needing biopsy. Skin infection can also cause inflammatory swelling—get a scrape.
My cat has a red swollen lump on its thigh with bruising that hurts when pressed
A red swollen lump with bruising on a cat's thigh can have many causes; get a full veterinary exam. It may be trauma from impact, falls, or bites causing subcutaneous bruising and infection, or a tumor. Treatment ranges from wound drainage and antibiotics to surgery.
A raised lump on my cat’s belly with no hair around it; is it ringworm or something?
A red, moist bump on the belly is often bacterial superficial pyoderma or eczema. A skin scraping confirms it; keep the cat from licking and clean and disinfect the area.
3-year-old male Golden Retriever, normal eating and energy, but blood in stool and a small lump at the anus only visible right after defecation
Blood in stool with an anal lump may be a perianal tumor, anal disease, or intestinal growth. A vet exam with ultrasound or biopsy is needed.
My cat has a small flesh lump about 2.5 cm near the hind leg on its belly
A lump with crusting near the hind leg may be skin inflammation, or a growing mass could be a tumor. A vet exam is needed to confirm the type.
My cat has a scab-like lump on its hind leg joint that hurts when touched
A scab-like sore on a hind joint can come from floor friction wearing the skin during jumps, or skin infection from fungus, bacteria, or mites. Pad the floor and apply antiseptic; see a vet if it spreads or limits movement, as arthritis may follow.
My near 6-month cat in heat is lethargic, eats less, seems feverish, small urine clumps, blood shows dehydration
Sudden not drinking with small urine clumps has many causes; the blood shows dehydration, and fever worsens it. Get biochemistry, full abdominal ultrasound, SAA, and distemper and coronavirus tests; suspect urinary issues or pain. Offer wet food and water meanwhile.