they are say 2mm big and dont really seem to bother him and are growing under the fur.
2006-11-10 10:53:56 · 8 answers · asked by Julie K 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
If they're in the front of his neck, one on each side of his throat, then they're his lymph nodes. They get inflamed (just like ours do) when a cat is sick, even with just a cold. Keep an eye on them... if they continue to grow, or dont' shrink down in a few days, or if the cat is acting sick, take him to a vet.
If they're anywhere else on the neck, I'd take him to a vet right away. They could be cysts or tumors... which could be cancerous. IF they ARE, it's best to have them removed as soon as possible to avoid spreading. The vet can probably tell you what they are just by feeling them.
2006-11-10 11:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are most likely lipomas. Fatty tumors that are not dangerous. But you should have them checked by a vet A Lipoma is a benign fatty lump. They are very common in older, middle-aged dogs. Overweight female dogs are especially prone to developing Lipomas. They can also appear in cats and horses, but not as often. Lipomas are usually just under the skin, but they can be locally invasive, meaning they are meshed with muscle or connective tissue. Lipomas can also have additional blood or connective tissue as part of the growth. These growths can appear anywhere on the body, but they are most frequently located on the belly (mid-chest and down) and upper legs.
2006-11-10 11:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by pilotlady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above answerer has some good tips. Lymphoma is a worry-unfastened maximum cancers in ferrets and this can be the worst case state of affairs. the two way, its glaring that lumps on your pets neck isn't frequent. a visit to the vet is the terrific guess.
2016-10-03 12:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by alisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he wear a flea collar? Often those cause skin irritations or worse. If your cat has one on, I would advise to remove it and keep it off.
If that isn't the case, carefully examine the bumps. Could these be ticks? If so, they will need to be removed by the vet because that can be very serious if left unchecked.
It's best to bring the cat to the vets to have an exam.
2006-11-10 11:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes cats can develop lumps that are cancerous if they have been repeatedly vaccinated in the area at the back of the neck between the shoulders.
You must take this seriously and have a vet look at them right away.
2006-11-10 11:42:20 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes cats develop an allergy to plastic. If you are using plastic bowls for your cat change to metal or glass. Make sure the rims are kept clean.
2006-11-10 11:02:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like flea bites to me...
2006-11-10 11:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are probably just cysts but I would have a vet check him out
2006-11-10 10:55:57 · answer #8 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋