Feral kitten has a lump on his arm after neuter surgery. Emergency?

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I took feral kitten to get neutered. Kept him in large trap overnight to let him recover from surgery. Today I noticed a lump on his arm. Called vet and they did not shave his arm or inject him on his arm. I was wondering what this big lump was. Maybe he hurt himself trying to escape from the trap? Is it an emergency? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 4 months and 1 day old | 3 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to say exactly what the lump may be. It could be an abscess, a reaction to an injection given, or a tumor. I would recommend Nugget see his veterinarian soon to have this evaluated. Your veterinarian may take a sample of the material or tissue from the lump to help determine what it is so it can be appropriately treated. If Nugget is otherwise normal, I do not think this is an emergency. I would just be sure to have this evaluated soon within the next few days. I hope this helps and thanks again for posting!

Feral kitten has a lump on his arm after neuter surgery. Emergency?

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