my cat has a big bump on his check and we are predicting that a Hornet got to him....so...is he in danger? what should we do to cure it? will it go away? PEOPLE I NEED ANSWERS!
2007-08-13 15:59:22 · 11 answers · asked by Chibi 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Sounds like a spider bite. My cat had one and the vet cut it open to treat it. You should get him to the vet. Thoughs bumps are painful.
Good luck
2007-08-13 17:38:27 · answer #1 · answered by catlady 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A hornet sting would only be a lump the size of your little fingernail, not a 'big' bump. A big bump the size of a thumbnail or bigger is usually an abcess from a wound received from another cat or other animal.
They usually break open in the center when they reach full size, and the infection drains out, but sometimes they're in deep enough to need to be lanced by a vet (a quick and simple proceedure, they do it with sterilized instruments--don't do this at home!). Antibiotics help the drained wound to heal without complications.
Abscesses are messy, look awful, but they do heal up once opened and the fur regrows.
2007-08-13 17:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is an old wive's tale. It came about because cats wouldn sometimes crawl into the cribs and lick milk from the baby's lips. Before SIDS was diagnosed and back when cats were still considered "witches familiars" they thought when a baby died in its sleep "a cat stole its breath". My neice had 5 cat siblings with her since birth and my nephew has had 4. They are both happy, healthy children. The only thing where you should be cautioned is the little box. A pregnant woman should not change or scoop out a litter box as she can contract a serious illness to the fetus.
2016-05-17 07:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the cat appears feverish or lethargic, he's probably in no immediate danger. The most common cause of cheek swelling in cats is an abscess, usually from another cat biting them. You really should have a vet check it. Benadryl may relieve swelling from a sting as a short term measure, but I'd still call a vet first.
2007-08-13 18:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does it seem to be filled with liquid? If so you can place a wet warm cloth on it several times a day to draw whatever is in it out. Epsom salt helps as well and when it finally does drain make sure you keep it clean and put some neosporin on it. Even putting some on it now wouldn't hurt.
2007-08-13 16:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by the_gurl_in_ur_liquid_dreams 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't actually see what happened to your cat you can't be 100% sure what it is. If he's no better tomorrow I'd get him to the vet. Sorry..I hate playing the guessing game with an animal I've never laid eyes on, and I wouldn't want to say he's fine when maybe he isn't. GL
2007-08-13 16:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by SageHallo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For the cat's sake and yours. Get him checked out asap. You don't know what happened to him. You don't know how serious this could be. Don't be putting anything on that bump and what ever you do, don't be poking at it with tweezers or anything else. It's too difficult to make a diagnoses without actually looking at this cat. Please, get him checked out soon.
2007-08-13 16:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does he have other symptoms, like difficulty breathing? I would see if you can see a stinger still in the bump, and remove it with tweezers if possible.
2007-08-13 16:14:39 · answer #8 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you sure it is not a BB in there, I have seen that. Shouldn't be in any danger, animals are pretty tough with stuff, just keep and eye on him,and see if he is eating.
2007-08-13 16:08:24 · answer #9 · answered by Tommy H 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
im sorry but its common to cats if medicine u putted wont work then......u might need to give it surgury
2007-08-13 16:06:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋