My 14-year-old cat has a growing cyst. Is she in pain? What to do?

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My cat is 14 years old and has had a cyst that keeps getting larger , is she in pain and what to do if anything. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Cysts can be painful, and I would take Cry Baby into the vet first thing in the morning to have the cyst drained sterilely. It may need to be removed to prevent it from growing again, but it should definitely be drained to prevent it from rupturing. Please do not dry to open it yourself, as that can introduce infection into the area.

My 14-year-old cat has a growing cyst. Is she in pain? What to do?

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