Its like right next to his nose and the vet didnt even know what it was! they gave him antibiotic and said it could have something to do with a broken tooth he has, but that tooth has been broken forever. Could it be cancer or an absess?
2007-09-10 15:50:20 · 6 answers · asked by michelle 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
We don't have much info here to work with.
I think the antibiotic would probably be the first thing to try. check for small puncture wounds in the area , I suspect an infection .
2007-09-10 16:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really surprised that your vet did not tell you more information. Please ensure that you have a competent vet. I learned this the hard way, now I ask lots of questions, get copies of their charts, etc. And do like you are doing and research these problems yourself.
You need a vet to tell you what they are thinking and why they gave your cat an antibiotic. They may have to pull the tooth - but they should've told you what their plan was. I'd be worried as well, hope you can get a hold of them tomorrow and find out what you should be watching for.
best wishes to you and your kitty!
Gina
2007-09-10 16:31:14 · answer #2 · answered by _gina_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cat has had a broken tooth, it could be scar tissue that was irritated by something (maybe when he ate)- scar tissue will often swell up and look kind of like a cyst. This happened to my dog's tail and it went away within a month. If your vet said it was alright then it most likely is alright. Don't be afraid to get a second opinion from another vet though.
2007-09-10 15:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by Madison 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me tell you a story. My dog had this giant bump on his nose all of a sudden, and we got worried when another one appeared to. So we had him tested with a Biopsy, and everything was fine except they didn't know wat it was so they scraped a sample of it. It was harmless and they gave us some cream to bring down the bump. You should still ask for a biopsy on the cats nose though just to be sure.
2007-09-10 15:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be either an abcess or a tumor. Did your vet take X-rays or do a blood test? Biopsy? If not, you need to find a competent vet.
2007-09-10 15:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by Leslie L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-14 21:59:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋