My cat's tail has a painful knot after being lost. What's wrong?

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The top of my cats tail is tinder and has a knot if you touch it he meows it's been like this ever since he got lost one night and we found him the next day. Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | unneutered | 5 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Mangle. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian. He may have an abscess from a fight wound if you noticed the bump after he was outside. The veterinarian will perform an exam and take his temperature. An fever can be a sign of an infection. Then a small needle may be used to collect a sample of cells to evaluate under the microscope. If it is an infection, there will be white blood cells and bacteria present. From there, treatment options can be discussed. I hope this information helps!

My cat's tail has a painful knot after being lost. What's wrong?

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