My cat's lip is swollen and looks like a burn. Is it a rodent ulcer?

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Hi there, Nothing major, however my one year old cat has a very slight swollen upper lip on the right side. It even could potentially look like small burn. Not causing him any pain and is eating as usual. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello there. Without seeing a photo or doing an exam on Benji myself my best guess would be that the swelling is a rodent ulcer (eosinophilic granuloma). It is usually considered a painful condition. He many not seem painful now if the lesion is small but they can get much worse. Here is a link to an article about this problem: http://www.drbarchas.com/rodent_ulcers I would recommend you get Benji to a vet for an exam so you can get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan for him. Obviously it is hard for me to diagnosis him over the internet without seeing him :) I hope this helps. Best wishes! Dr. Amber

My cat's lip is swollen and looks like a burn. Is it a rodent ulcer?

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