I have a 14yr old domestic long hair black cat. He's had a growth on his lip for abt 6 mths & it's getting worse. It started as a small pimple looking thing but has grown larger. It had a pit in middle & puffy around it. We have tried shot of steroids a few wks ago (prednisone) which seemed to start clearing up but then it stopped. I've read that sometimes a few of these shots are needed to wipe it out along with antibiotics. I hv anothr apptmt tmrw w a vet & will suggest another shot of steroids. I don't like giving Salem this as he drinks & peeps way too much but I know that's becz med can cause dehydration. Doc suggested biopsy & possibly surgery but that woukd cost 1500-2000 & honestly I'm not sure I wanna put my older cat under anesthesia. Plus I don't have that kind of money sitting around. Anyone who has experienced this pls let me know wat treatments worked. Thks sheila