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My senior cat has a growing eye lump. What are non-surgical options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

My cat has a large mass over one eye. It is growing. She is 18 years old. Treatment options other than surgery?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2016

Without knowing the nature of the lump it is impossible to advise - some masses are abscesses and respond to antibiotics but with many tumors surgery or chemotherapy would be recommended. A full check up and possibly a needle biopsy would be recommended

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    If Saucy has a large, growing mass over her eye, surgery will be the best option. It could grow large enough to obscure her vision. I'm not sure if this mass has been diagnosed, and if it has been and it's been found to be a malignant mass, again removing it would be best. The nature of the mass does help determine treatment options, so if you'd like to post again with more information about Saucy's mass itself, the experts may be able to offer different options that are acceptable.

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