Why is my cat acting strange with a head lump and cancer history?

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My white female cat has a lump formed on the side of her head below the ear (covered by fur), this cat has a history of skin cancer in its ears (has had the tips removed) and gets into fights often. The cat's mood also seems a little down, and is acting strange. For example, she usually likes being pet on the head but now has been flinching at the contact. thanks . Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you could post a picture of the lump in might help with deciding what it could be. Based on Snowy's history she could've got into a fight and have a deep abscess forming, it could be another type of cancer, or maybe a soft tissue injury. With her history of having various cancers as well as the potential for this to be an infection I recommend she get examined by her veterinarian. In the meantime do not give any human pain medication as it can be very toxic and even deadly to cats.

Why is my cat acting strange with a head lump and cancer history?

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