Is my cat's recurring head bump an abscess? What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Female
my cat has a bump on her head and it grows again n again it is filled with pus and it bursts then again appears what should i do
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Published on May 21st, 2017
It sounds as though Booboo may have an abscess that is simply not resolving. Abscesses typically require antibiotics for resolution and some also require surgical draining and flushing. At this point, your best bet is to take her to the vet for an exam and to determine if surgery is indicated or if antibiotics alone will be sufficient. I hope that she is on the mend soon!
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Published on May 15th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. A picture might be really helpful in giving you a better answer but if I had to guess based on age, rapid onset, etc., I’d vote for an abscess (usually from another cat or wild animal but poking it could do the same). This is more likely if she goes outdoors and less likely (but not impossible) if she doesn’t. Other things could be fungal infection, cyst, or other possibilities. Either way, I suggest seeing your vet as soon as possible. He or she will feel it and decide whether to lance it. If it does appear to be an abscess, antibiotics will likely be prescribed. Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Kikitoo!
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