My cat is hiding, breathing hard, and has a large lump. Is it serious?

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My cat has been hiding from everyone. He has growth about the size between a baseball and a golf ball on his left side. He has also been laying on his side and breathing really heavily. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 10 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your cat needs to be seen by a veterinarian today. Please take him to a vet or petER now. The growth may be a large abscess or a serious hernia incarcerating abdominal content. Please take him to the vet now.

My cat is hiding, breathing hard, and has a large lump. Is it serious?

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