My cat has a hard, leaking lump on his shoulder. What should I do?

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My cat is a 7 years male.. I recently noticed an enlarged lymph node on his left shoulder only, it’s hard to touch, and there is some kind of a very small transparent dark red stains leaking out of his but after he sets for a while, there is no blood in his litter box with urine or stool... what should I do for him.. thanks.. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 5 months old | 14 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Antar probably has an injury or a cat bite abscess or a hematoma or a tumor or cyst on his shoulder. When you carefully feel it you may feel fluid in it. You should take him to a veterinarian for an exam. Your vet will likely check the lump by using a very fine needle and get some material from it which will determine the type of lump and then discuss possible treatment options (lancing or not, removal of a solid lump, etc.). Please schedule an appointment with your vet soon.

My cat has a hard, leaking lump on his shoulder. What should I do?

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