My cat has a bump on her neck/throat. Is it normal or concerning?

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My cat had a recent flea problem and I'm worried about infections. She scratches her neck and chin a lot (similar to the other neighbourhood cats). When I was rubbing her chin and throat I noticed a bump where the larynx is typically located. It's probably a few millimetres across, definitely less than a centimetre.. Is this just a normal part of her anatomy like a thyroid gland or part of the larynx? She doesn't seem in pain and when I touch it she doesn't withdraw.It's covered in fur, no scab. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years and 7 months old | 9 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The thyroid gland in cats is normally not palpable. The lump may be localized infection, inflammation, fatty tumor or a cyst just to name a few possibilities. You can monitor it for rapid change or growth. See your veterinarian for an exam if it causes discomfort or impedes motion, breathing or eating. A fine needle aspirate can be done in the clinic to collect a sample for pathology if necessary.

My cat has a bump on her neck/throat. Is it normal or concerning?

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