My cat has skin bumps and a lip lump. Should I take her to the vet?

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my cat has developed various sizes ( from the size of a Nickle to bigger than a quarter) all over her body. she currently has 4 one on her back about half way down her spine, two on her right shoulder and on her neck maybe an inch and a half from her left ear. she also has a small bump hanging off her bottom lip, Im just wndring if I need to take her to the vet for something that I can't treat or if there is something I can do to help her at home. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 years and 6 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Moonlight! I would take her to the vet. It's important to discover what is causing the sores. If you don't treat the underlying cause, then the sores can keep coming back. These sores could be due to allergies, a skin infection, autoimmune disease, or a combination of these potential causes. The vet can do a physical exam, routine blood tests, and a urinalysis to diagnose what is causing these sores, and can treat accordingly. While at the vet, the lump hanging off her lip can be examined as well. It may need to be removed if it's causing Moonlight discomfort, or if it is growing bigger.

My cat has skin bumps and a lip lump. Should I take her to the vet?

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