Why is my cat's red hip bump draining clear liquid?

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My cat has a raised, nickel sized red bump on her hip. Its draining clear liquid. She's eating normal, using the litter box normally, drinking water etc. We took her t9 the vet a few days ago and she checked out. Her bloodwork cake back normal. Not sure if it's an abscess. Eere thing to find a different vet. She is nine years old. I just found the lump this morning. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8.9 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Charlotte. Based on the photos you have attached and the signs that you are describing I would be concerned that this lesion is either a cyst, abscess, or a mass. Abscesses tend to ooze white/colored and odorous discharge, so based on your description and the appearance I think that it is less likely that this is an abscess. Cysts within the hair follicles can occur and often lead to this kind of lesion, they are more likely to drain clear fluid. If your cat is otherwise acting ok and she has been evaluated by a veterinarian I would recommend continuing to monitor the area. Try to prevent her from licking at the area as this will predispose her to development of an infection. If the area does not heal or develops any kind of colored/odorous discharge I would recommend having her rechecked by your veterinarian. At that time they may consider skin testing of the area to help better characterize what is going on. Hope this helps, good luck!

Why is my cat's red hip bump draining clear liquid?

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