My 4 year old cat goes through periods of where his bottom lip will swell. I thought about what could be causing this but it has done it for a long time now. It will get better then a month or so later it gets swollen again. I've thought of everything from bitting on paper to rubbing it on the screen looking out the window. He is a house cat and has had his claws removed as well as neutered. I've has him on a health diet since a kitten and even had to put him on a diet Science Diet formula due to his size.
I've moved residences with him and it puffed up at the old place too. Any ideas as to why his lip and chin could keep puffing up from month to month even though he don't bite on anything other than food?
2007-01-01 16:04:58 · 9 answers · asked by J.C. 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I did a search online and this is what I come up with
THE EOSINOPHILIC GRANULOMA (also called “the linear granuloma”)
The eosinophilic granuloma produces a classical swollen lower lip or chin or a classical long, narrow lesion running down the back of the thigh. Sometimes proliferations grow from the actual footpads where they ulcerate as the cat is forced to walk on them. There is some tendency for this condition to occur in adolescent kittens though it can occur at any age.
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_eosinophilic_granuloma.html
you can see and read more there...
I hope this helps you..
also, I found this little info while searching google for cats with swollen lips (and yes, cats have lips) ...
swollen lips could mean
1. allergic reaction
2. eosinophilic granuloma (rodent ulcer) they can get pretty ugly
3. cancer.
4. abcscess
2007-01-01 16:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, it could be a type of cyst, my cat had something similar, but it was on the top of his head. It would appear, then retract again after a while. I took him to my vet after the second time it happened and he drained it, which took about 2 seconds, I have to take him back every 4 or 5 months for a check up and he has tablets to take if it starts to appear again. I hope this helps you and I hope your kitty's lump goes away. It sounds like you adore your cat, and I know how you feel!!! If you want some documentation send me an e-mail and I'll send you what the vet gave me. stephbarden@hotmail.com
2007-01-01 16:16:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Allergies. My mom's cat does this whenever the seasons change. It's nothing to worry about, but you can ask the vet for treatment options if it bothers you.
2007-01-01 16:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could be an allergy to something he eats or drinks, or even flea spray/collar or something he is cleaning off his fur or feet
2007-01-01 16:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by Mystee_Rain 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It just sounds like rough sex which can leave tears, swelling, bruises, etc.
2016-05-23 05:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you're really cunserned, get up and and go to the vet, and him/her whats wrong. It's the best I can think of.
2007-01-01 16:08:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
we dontno go take him or her to the doctor and they might tell u y its swollen
2007-01-01 16:07:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
cats have lips?
2007-01-01 16:07:11 · answer #8 · answered by Liz S 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I agree with L.A.R.D.
2007-01-01 16:11:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋