My cat has a new bump after surgery. Could it be an abscess?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | spayed | 8 years and 7 months old
Is it possible for an abscess to form after a surgery to remove a mass from a cat? My 8 year old cat had a medium sized bump removed and the vet said he was able to take it all out. However, soon after the surgery, a new bump began to form in the same spot. Months later, it burst and a clear fluid came out, followed by small bits of a yellowish thicker substance(see picture).
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Published on August 6th, 2017
Yes it is definitely possible for an abscess to form if there was any bacteria that was introduced underneath the skin in this area. It is good that it is draining, but now Luna needs a short course of antibiotics prescribed by your vet to get this to heal well. Also having it flushed with an antiseptic (usually we use Chlorhexidine solution diluted) will help this help well. I am sorry that Luna has this complication following surgery, but hopefully you can get this to resolve soon. Best wishes and take care.
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Published on August 6th, 2017
Thank you for providing a picture of Luna's bump. Yes, malignant tumors can rupture, but so can cysts or abscesses. The only way to know for sure is to have tests done on it, such as fine needle aspirate. I would take Luna into another vet for a second opinion to get a definitive diagnosis as to what is causing the bump. Abscesses are treated with antibiotics, so they don't need to be removed surgically. If it is a tumor, it can be removed but it would be up to the vet treating her to decide if it's safe to do. I would have Luna seen by another vet for a second opinion on Monday. I hope this helps!
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Published on March 28th, 2019
It's probably an abscess from a fight, you will need to take her to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked, if it is an abscess indeed the vet will need to sedate her, shave the area and lance the abscess to remove all the pus that gathered inside. she will also need an antibiotic injection.
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