Why do my cats have vein-like lumps under their skin? Is it worms?

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I have 6.. 1 1/2 ur old cats and one momma car who are all indoor cats I've been fighting fleas and tape worms forever but finally got them flea free and treated for worms tape. Two of the cats have vein like lumps under their skin mostly on back of hind legs could this be worms? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 10 lbs

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

Although some intestinal parasites can migrate under the skin in people, this doesn't usually happen in animals. Assuming you've been using a good quality dewormer that gets tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, I doubt that what you're seeing are worms. Certainly cats do have veins under the skin, so perhaps that's what you're seeing, but I'd have to say I don't think I've seen anything that sounds exactly like what you're describing. I commend you on your efforts to get rid of the fleas and tapeworms - that must have been a nightmare! - but I think you're going to have to show these lesions to your vet for a definitive diagnosis. Alternatively, you could request a consult with us, which would allow you to post pictures, so that we can take a look.

Why do my cats have vein-like lumps under their skin? Is it worms?

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