What is this hard, irregular, non-fatty lump on my cat's shoulder?

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Hi, I recently found a lump between my cats shoulder blades. We took him to the vet and he's having surgery to remove it today and it's going to be tested to see what it is. I'm so worried about him and I don't feel like I can wait to find out. The lump is very hard, irregularly shaped and moves, though it feels like it's attached to the muscle underneath. It doesn't seem to be causing any pain. What is the most likely scenario? The vet said it wasn't a fatty tumor. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 years and 10 months old | 16 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

It truly can be anything at this point. the results typically take a week to get back. A cyst or Cancer is a possibility, but regardless of what the outcome... know that having it removed it the best chance to cure it! Good or bad, if it can be removed completely it has a decreased chance of coming back. So the sooner the better! If it is cancer, then your vet can discuss options for further treatment if indicated.

What is this hard, irregular, non-fatty lump on my cat's shoulder?

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