What's this firm, liquid-filled lump on my 4-month-old kitten's ribs?

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Hello, my small kitten roughly 4 month old has a lump on her side on the ribs, it isn't visible as she is long haired, but you can feel it, it's firm but I think it's got liquid in it, im able to move it slightly and it doesn't seem to be causing her any distress when touched / gently squeezed. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 4 months and 3 days old | 1.9 lbs

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It could be a small cyst (non cancerous growth) from epidermal origin, or potentially a small abscess that has not yet reached the point of rupture from a sting or bite. If it is possible I would suggest clipping the hair short to get a better look. If you can get a picture, this would help us to better help you out. Likely Freya will need to see a vet for either a drainage of this or a removal if the mass becomes bothersome. Antibiotics will be warranted if the mass ends up being an abscess that is currently brewing under the skin. I hope this helps! Please resubmit if you can get some photos! We'd love to be as accurate as possible.

What's this firm, liquid-filled lump on my 4-month-old kitten's ribs?

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