Why do my cats have lumps under their jaws and paw at their mouths?

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4 yo fixed female cat. Round lump under both jaws. Freely moveable to a point. Size increased some. A bit smaller than a marble. When she eats she often paws at mouth like a piece of food is stuck. Fixed male litter mate with a single lump In same area. ( tonsilar area on humans). Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm wondering if these round lumps you are feeling are Cal's lymph nodes. Those become enlarged in response to infection, and she could have a dental problem causing them to be enlarged. A dental problem would also lead her to paw at her mouth when eating. I would have her seen by a vet for these problem. The vet can diagnose what is causing it and how best to treat it. If she does have a dental problem, she may benefit from a dental cleaning, scaling, and polishing. As for her litter mate with a single lump in the same area, I would have him examined by a vet as well for it.

Why do my cats have lumps under their jaws and paw at their mouths?

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