I just found two tiny lumps under my cat's skin, right beside each other and right beside her nipple. She is 11 years old and was spayed around age 1. The lumps are located in the cranial abdominal glands (second nipple down from the head).
I obviously need to get this checked out ASAP. I've had cats with plenty of other diseases, but never possible mammary cancer. I only ever had one cat with a tumor which was different than this - less invasive. So I'm kinda freaking out here.
Can anyone tell me how these are typically diagnosed? I'm not sure where I should make an appointment. The vet clinic changed their policies and pricing due to inflation, and overall quality has gone downhill - I'm not happy with them. I'm trying to explore my options.
Unfortunately, I cannot afford chemotherapy or radiation and I think that needs to be kept in mind when making decisions.
So. . . How are these diagnosed? Do I have to go to a specialist?
I obviously need to get this checked out ASAP. I've had cats with plenty of other diseases, but never possible mammary cancer. I only ever had one cat with a tumor which was different than this - less invasive. So I'm kinda freaking out here.
Can anyone tell me how these are typically diagnosed? I'm not sure where I should make an appointment. The vet clinic changed their policies and pricing due to inflation, and overall quality has gone downhill - I'm not happy with them. I'm trying to explore my options.
Unfortunately, I cannot afford chemotherapy or radiation and I think that needs to be kept in mind when making decisions.
So. . . How are these diagnosed? Do I have to go to a specialist?