My cat has a swollen mouth. Is it an emergency? What's the vet cost?

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I need to know if this is an emergency or not, and how much would it cost to treat it. If anything I’ll have to send it to a vet. I just want to know if his life is danger, I care about him so much but if I have to give him to the vet to make him better even though I can’t afford it I’ll gladly do it just keep him alive. I sent this before but I didn’t ask as much. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1lb

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor kitty! I'm sorry to hear that you're having this problem. Unfortunately, I can't really tell what's going on in this photo, except that his mouth appears to be swollen and there is something (maybe his tongue?) protruding from his mouth or chin. I would definitely say that he needs to see a veterinarian, but can't even hazard a guess as to what might be wrong or what kind of treatment would be needed without an exam and a more detailed history. I would recommend having him seen by a veterinarian today if at all possible. Once the initial exam has been done, he/she should be able to give you a better idea of what might be wrong and what kind of treatment is needed, including costs.

My cat has a swollen mouth. Is it an emergency? What's the vet cost?

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