I started letting my cat out 3 months ago. it was ok. it eventually broke it's tail but now is ok. her back hurts a little. so that's my first question, should i take her to a vet for this? it doesn't seem very serious. Now for the real problem. 2 days ago it came and i noticed a small ball under her head, exactly where the head and neck join and it starts under it's jaw. yesterday it increased but today it is a little smaller. is this a problem with lymph nodes or with a tooth? should i take her to the vet right now? any help is appreciated but be quick :)
2007-05-07 06:29:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes take her to the vet!!!
2007-05-07 06:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by Mellycat123 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't take the cat to the vet when it broke it tail it's certainly time to now. Cat's tails are part of their spine and breaking them can really muck the cat up - it can cause incontinence or lack of ability to urinate and defecate.
The lump under the neck does sound like a lymph node, unless it's in the middle of the jaw, lymph nodes are to the side. Even if it is 'just a lymph node' - if it's enlarged this is a sign of illness that needs to be checked.
Do take this cat to the vet, you've a number of things to talk about with him. Also, I haven't read the other answers to this question, but if people are saying "shame on you for letting your cat outside!" and the like - ignore them. Children get illnesses and injuries when they go to school and play in the park, but we don't lock them in their rooms do we?
Chalice
2007-05-07 07:19:32 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really hope your little girl gets better soon. My mother breeds and shows Rag Dolls in the UK - they really are beautiful. When I got my cats here in Germany I removed all house plants as I wasn't sure which would be poisonous. I went to a really big garden centre and asked for advice on which plants I could safely display. They were absolutely no help whatsoever. Really strange as many plants would also be poisonous for children. So now I only have artificial plants in the rooms where the cats go. I bought really lifelike ones and the plus point is I don't have to remember to water them!! Once again I hope your little girl gets well soon.
2016-05-17 10:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes take her! It could be cancer or even an infection taking over. She has a chance right now if she's getting along but if you wait it may be too late. She may have tumors. Please help her animals especially cats do not let on how bad they are REALLY hurting. And us as pet owners need to be aware of that. If you have to ask should I? It's very much time to go. Hope your little angel is ok. Make sure it's up to date w/ FIV and rabies shots, and fixed. Good Luck to you and her, poor little thing.
2007-05-07 06:41:03 · answer #4 · answered by ~Another Day~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be an absess. I recommend for you to just take the cat for a check up. You can voice these things to your vet and they'll tell you what you need to be concerned with, or what is just a little ach and pain. I wouldn't sweat it, its most likely something that can be fixed easily.
Have a great day!
2007-05-07 06:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by Jenna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take her to the vet right away ... she could have an infection that is traveling up her spinal column and is lodging itself at the base of her neck. Other than the fact than that ... you should have taken her to the vet before ... her tail is part of her spine ... so she technically broke her spine. Would you let your mom wait 3 months before taking her to the hospital if she broke her back?
2007-05-07 06:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by daisylove929 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take your cat to the vet for a full checkup and to see what's going on. if your cat is having these problems since you left it out 3 months ago, it may be time just to keep the cat as an indoor cat, so it does not get injured.
2007-05-07 06:35:12 · answer #7 · answered by techgirl2007a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my cats, I generally call the vet first. I tell them what is going on, and a lot of times they will tell he to give it a couple of days, and then sometimes they prefer me to come on in. Either way, I do as suggested by our vet. But a call first always answers that question as to whether to come in or not.
2007-05-07 06:52:45 · answer #8 · answered by gogirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet now! It could very well be a tumor or some sort. I had a cat who had a cancerous growth on his neck, which he died from! Don't delay, get the carrier out and go!
2007-05-07 06:37:26 · answer #9 · answered by cats4g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, you should take kitty to the vet. There are any number of possible reasons for why kitty would have a lump, but only a vet examination will be able to determine with any kind of certainty.
Secondly, I would like to comment on the post about letting your cat outside....
I'm not going to be rude to you for letting your cat outside... I just want to respond to the person who compared it to letting children outside and to inform you of the risks.
There is a huge difference between allowing a child to play outside and allowing a cat to roam free. One of the keys to responsible pet guardianship is recognizing that, while there are similarities between us and non-humans, there are many differences between us and non-humans. People seem to be capable of recognizing this basic fact with regards to other animals, but, for some reason, don't accept it with regards to cats. As a child grows and matures, you begin to trust him/her that he/she will take what you have taught him/her where ever he/she goes. You begin to trust that the child will not engage strangers. You begin to trust that the child will not put ''bad'' things in his/her mouth. You begin to trust that he/she won't run out into traffic. And so on. So you eventually take the chance of allowing the child outside without supervision. Up until that point, the child doesn't go outside without supervision. Well, the fact of the matter is that you cannot teach cats to not "put things in their mouths", to not engage strangers, to not run out into traffic, etc... It isn't from lack of maturity but rather a difference in species. Can anyone honestly say that, if a child in their care never learned to not do the above, they would allow that child out of the house unsupervised? I doubt it. So, then, why allow a cat outside unsupervised? There are too many risks. Another thing to consider is this: A human child's quality of life is greatly diminished by not allowing him/her outdoors. Sunlight, interaction with other humans, etc... Many things contribute to the overall well-being of a human by venturing out side of the home. However, a cat can be perfectly happy and content by remaining indoors. Contrary to what many believe, even many of the most "hard headed" cats are very adaptable. Cats love to play, investigate, and climb. And, more often than not, a cat will be satisfied if these needs are met. So why not see that these needs are met in the house rather than letting them roam free? Or why not build them an enclosure outside so that they can enjoy the great outdoors while also being a great deal more safe than they would be if they were free-roaming? Think about it.
2007-05-07 08:07:57 · answer #10 · answered by SINDY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARE YOU A MANIAC!!! IF I SAW SOMETHING LIKE THAT ON MY CAT I WOULD TAKE HER TO THE VET IN A FLASH... to put into simpler words it could be a completely fatal problem that could cause her to choke. about the tail it's ok as long as you keep her tail end covered
2007-05-07 07:09:43 · answer #11 · answered by jake m 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋