Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 14 lbs
my cat's right side cheek is swollen real bis and its has black spots on it and it looks like its going to her ear
1 Answer
Published on June 24th, 2017
The most likely cause of swelling in that area is an abscess - this could have been from fighting with another cat or TeeTee may have scratched herself and caused the injury. An ear infection may the cause of her scratching if she is indoor only and not in contact with other cats. Either way, she will probably need antibiotics prescribed by your vet. If the abscess bursts before you take her in (try to go tomorrow) you may see discharge and blood. This can be carefully cleaned with just warm salty water and cotton balls.
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