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My cat has a hard, unmoving lump and is crying. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male

Iv found a lump on my one year old male cat its hard doesnt more and hes crying

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 2nd, 2016

If the lump is causing discomfort, have Peepy examined by your vet. It may be an abscess or other infection requiring treatment. A simple needle aspirate biopsy submitted for pathology can frequently determine the makeup of most lumps.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

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    Any lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that (could also be an abscess). take peepy to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

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