Why is my cat scratching, with lumps behind ears and swollen neck?

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Noticed this first last night. 2 yo female cat with lump behind both ears and swelling on left part of neck. She keeps scratching and shakong her head. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Oreo could have a bite wound and associated abscesses causing the swelling, or have ear mite infestations and be working on aural hematomas. Aural hematomas are fluid pockets in between the ear cartilages and are very painful. When cats have ear issues they often scratch and shake their heads because it makes them itchy and painful. Oreo needs to see a vet to get her on the proper medications to make her feel better. She may need to be on a steroid like prednisolone, antibiotics, and anti-parasitic medication for ear mites, if that is going on.

Why is my cat scratching, with lumps behind ears and swollen neck?

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