My 11-year-old cat has a mouth lump and ear bumps. Is it serious?

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I have a 11 year old cat who has the cat flu. The flu symptoms are fine right now, but she is getting a lump at the bottom of her mouth. Also she has bumps in her ears that sort of look the same, you can slightly see it in one of the photos. The photos have been enhanced to better see the lump. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These could be benign or malignant growths. There is no way of knowing for sure without an examination though this represents a reason to seek veterinary care. This is usually determined with an examination and a fine needle aspirate (FNA) or a biopsy. Treatment depends on the findings up to that point. I recommend you have Moo evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!

My 11-year-old cat has a mouth lump and ear bumps. Is it serious?

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