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My cat was bitten by another cat and has a lump. Is it an abscess?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

My cat got bit by another cat and now has a quarter sized lump where she was bit. What can I do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2019

You need to take Nala into a vet now to get treated. Bites from cats frequently become abscesses, and it will be painful to her plus make her feel pretty bad. Please have her seen by a vet immediately.

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