What's this lump above my senior cat's eye causing pressure?

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Lump above cats eye, between the base of the ear, and the eye. 13 years old. No signs of discomfort. Appears to be putting pressure on the eye. 3rd eyelid is visible. Lump is not discolored and appears to be under the skin. What could the lump be? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 13 years and 5 months old | 14 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Poor Sunny! Since the lump seems to be changing the orientation of his eye, this indicates that it is either occupying space within his skull or is putting pressure on the cranial nerves going to the eye. Possible causes of lesion include a benign or malignant mass, abscess, fungal infection, among others. Even though Sunny seems comfortable, this type of lesion is likely causing some degree of discomfort or pain. Animals are generally pretty good at masking signs of pain as a natural defense mechanism. At this point, I recommend taking Sunny to his vet for evaluation and treatment of the underlying issue. I hope that all goes well!

What's this lump above my senior cat's eye causing pressure?

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