What's causing my 10-year-old cat's oozing eye and cheek lump?

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Our cat tabby has an oozing eye and a sensitive lump on her cheek near her nose. She has been sleeping In a dark quiet room for a week. She is eating but mostly soft food. She's about 10 years old. Worriec. Pet's info: Cat | Norwegian Forest Cat | Female | spayed | 17 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This lump should be checked as soon as possible as it could actually represent an abscess, possibly coming from the teeth. A picture of it would be essential to determine more specifically the underlying cause and give you more precise answers. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

What's causing my 10-year-old cat's oozing eye and cheek lump?

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