Hello my cat has a lump on her tongue she can barly eat anymore even after getting injectioms it hasn’t cleared she smells like death she tried to eat and ends up pouring blood out of her mouth she always in pain she drewling lots with ting of blood in it she can’t walk without swirving it is time to put her to sleep as I don’t think she is having quality of life she basically just sleeps all the time we got pain relief but in the night she throws up clear stuff with no fur ball. Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | spayed | 35 lbs

My Cat Has a Painful Tongue Lump, Bleeding, Can't Eat. Serious?

Hi, our cat has a spot on her face that is oozing & bleeding at times. The Vet said it was SCC and they wanted to do surgery. I don't want to put her thru a surgery that would remove part of her face & Jaw. i have been looking for pictures on line

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This is likely a malignant tumor unfortunately. Cats are very well known for having a mouth tumor called squamous cell carcinoma which carries a poor prognosis. However, it could still be something else and this is quite inside of the mouth unless there is also tumor on the inside. The only way to know is by doing some sampling via fine needle aspiration or possibly a biopsy. If squamous cell carcinoma is confirmed, it is not likely at all to respond to steroids or antibiotics much other than mild decrease in inflammation. Treatment for squamous cell carcinoma is limited by how aggressive this tumor is though sometimes surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are options. Sorry for the sad news. Let's hope it is more on the benign side. Good luck and have a great day!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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hey my cat has a red lump on his chin , he's older and it looks like it was bleeding at some point ? seems to have yellowing around it.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

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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 phot

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! 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!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My kitty has a spot on his back about 3 to 4 inches from his tale that keeps crusting over and then gets red and bleeds a little. It seemed to go away last year or I had not felt it in a long while but now is back again, in the same spot. Only one sp

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. That type of behavior of coming and going is typical of a mast cell tumor though of course that is not the only possibility. Another possibility is a recurring infection. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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I had taken my cat to the vet a few years ago about the big lump/lumps he hae under his chin and mouth but was just sent home saying it will drain on its own or it was nothing to worry about. No biopsy was done. I noticed much later that the lump di

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! These look like tumors of some kind. I cannot tell you what they are just based on pictures though possibilities include mast cell tumors, melanomas, among others. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment which includes a test called fine needle aspirate which will likely help reach a diagnosis. In some cases a biopsy is needed. Treatment will be dependent on findings. Good luck!

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Mouth cancer in cats

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! The most common oral cancers in cats is squamous cell carcinoma at 80% (SCC) and fibrosarcomas. SCC is very locally invasive and removing the mass usually requires significant removal of tissue/bone. Cats tend to not tolerate this extensive of oral surgery and would require feeding tubes post operatively. It is very commonly involves the tongue which is even worse for the quality of life for a cat. Sadly most of the tumors are found when they are too large to be removed and are deemed inoperable. After aggressive surgery then radiation would be recommended if the surgical margins were not clean. Radiation alone in cats has been not found to be helpful. I hope this helps and I wish you the best!

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My cat has some bumps on her stomach, they're red and round and recently she has started to bite them so in turn there is some bleeding. I read online that it could just be fatty tumor, what can I do? She also lost a tooth a while back, her gums seem

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be a benign or malignant growth. Based on its location, this could also be a mammary gland tumor which in most cases are malignant. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My cat has a medium sized bump on her face and every time she itches it, it bleeds. This has been going on for a month and a half now, and i am getting concerned as it hasn't gone away.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This may be a benign or malignant growth. This could even be an infection. This cannot be completely assessed just by looking at pictures and usually requires sampling such as fine needle aspiration to determine its origin. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My cat has a growth on her neck. It’s shaped in a ball and is a little smaller than a ping pong ball. It has been growing for over a year now. It doesn’t appear to cause her pain. It appears to be filled with blood and not pus. Two days ago it began

Hi and thanks for your request. This lump should be checked asap by your local veterinarian as it could be tumor (fibrosarcoma). Your vet will perform some analysis to understand its nature and suggest best course of action in terms of treatment.

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I took my cat to the vet because he was drooling and his jaw had moved, they said it was a tumor but did no tests.. should I take him into another vet to get a second opinion? They vet gave us anti-inflammatories and antibiotics to help make him more

Was there a mass or abnormal tissue noted? I would recommend a sedated oral exam first as it is very difficult to get a good look in a cats mouth without sedation, especially if it is painful. If there is an abnormality noted it should then be sampled to determine the cause. This is important to gain a diagnosis so that a proper diagnostic and treatment plan can be given to you. Different options may be available for you and your kitty dependent on the cause. There is a very common oral tumor in cats called squamous cell carcinoma but this should be confirmed with needle sampling (cytology) or biopsy. If a mass was noted and your vet is afraid this is a tumor you can request referral to a veterinary oncologist for further help with your kitty. If you don't have an oncologist in your area you could also see a veterinary dentist or surgeon for assessment and sampling. I hope this helps and thank you for using Boop by Petco!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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