What are these bumps on my cat's lip? She's feral and hard to vet.

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My cat has a bump? small clusters of what seems like little bumps on her lower lip lining area, and not sure what it could be. I tried taking her to the vet but she used to be a feral cat and it is almost impossible to get her in the carrier. Would be great to at least have an idea of what it could be before taking the next step (sedatives maybe) to take her. She’s eating and drinking fine, using litter box, sleeping well. Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | spayed | 10 years and 7 months old | 9 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It's hard to see what is going on from the photo. Bumps on the lips/chin can be a number of things, including feline acne, infections under the skin, allergies, etc. If Leo has trouble getting to the vet, I would definitely look into the sedative option, or see if there is a house call service near you that can come to you. Both of these options are a great way to make veterinary care a little easier. Since bumps on the chin may require having a sample taken of them to determine it's cause, sedatives may be needed regardless to ensure everyone is safe and calm during the procedure. Until you can get to the vet, I would continue to monitor the area for additional changes, keep it clean and dry, and if it is itchy or bothersome, place an Elizabethan (cone) collar on Leo to keep her from rubbing the spot which can lead to more irritation. If she's wary of the carrier, working on getting her used to it by leaving it out at all times and tossing treats in it/feeding her next to it may help make it a little easier if you do need to use it.

What are these bumps on my cat's lip? She's feral and hard to vet.

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