My cat grew an enoumous lump near her neck in the very middle of her back. About two thirds of it is pushing up into the skin and the rest is clearly pushing in on her. Its abnormally shaped (peaks an vallys are the only way to describe it, kinda lumpy) and firm on most parts and soft on other parts. It moves from side to side freely, but not up and down. It doesn't sppear to be attached to anything but the skin, possibly part of the back. It grew seemingly overnight, I didn't notice it coming it so it must have grown quickly. It's getting slightly bigger I think. What do you think it is?
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Fist-sized lump on my cat's back.
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I wouldn't like to speculate - it would be unhelpful and frightening if I did.
Please take her immediately to the vet - make an emergency appointment and take her in immediately.
Please take her immediately to the vet - make an emergency appointment and take her in immediately.
I have absolutely no idea but that sounds horrifying.
TAKE YOUR CAT TO THE VET NOW!
TAKE YOUR CAT TO THE VET NOW!
Your cat maybe in pain. Please take it to the vet ASAP.
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Cats hide pain and discomfort VERY well. Please just get her into the vet immediately. If you had a large lump anywhere on you you would go to the doctor why wouldn't you do the same for your pet?
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I don't even know how to respond to this.
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so, she'd rather clean up after a sick animal? what is she planning to do - throw it out?
[please understand - i realize this isn't your decision, but maybe your mom doesn't understand what's ahead?]
Do you have anything you can sell? Please think hard. Maybe a stereo, CDs, games??? Please help your poor cat.
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I'm going to try and get a loan from my dad, if need be I guess I'll figure out a way to pay for it. My mom's problem is that she thinks its nothing. It didn't sprout up last night, its actually been there for more then a week, she just refuses to handle it, why is beyond me.
Well, according to your profile you are 18. If you truly care for this animal then I suggest that you get a job if you don't already have one and try to pay for it yourself. Some vets will let you set up a payment plan.
If not, then I suggest you look into turning this animal over to someone who can afford to give it medical attention. Talk to local shelters and rescue, vets, etc...
If not, then I suggest you look into turning this animal over to someone who can afford to give it medical attention. Talk to local shelters and rescue, vets, etc...
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Fantastic! keep us updated
Good.
Let us know what the vet says, and you and your cat are in my thoughts. Good luck.
Rums, my thoughts are with you and please keep us posted on how kitty is doing. Good luck at the vet.
