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My kitten has recurring neck lumps after neutering. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 months and 5 days old | 4 lbs

I found a kitten outside he was sick with pneumonia was on antibiotics then I got him neutered and now he has lump that fill up on ea side of his neck the go down and a few days later they reappear

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 13th, 2016

It sounds like Lil Man's lymph nodes are swelling up. This happens when there is an infection in that area of the body. I would take him into the vet tomorrow for an exam. The vet can do a physical exam, routine blood tests, and a urinalysis to diagnose what is causing his lymph nodes to swell, and can treat accordingly.

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