My 8-month-old cat has a swollen neck gland. When should I see a vet?

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I have an 8 month old female cat with a swollen lymph node or gland on the left side of her neck. It’s only been there for about 24 hours. There is no change in appetite or behavior. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 months and 16 days old | 6 lbs

Oneal Bogan, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there. The area of inflammation should be monitored. Sometimes lymph nodes swell with a mild infection, and when it is just one that is swollen, it is safe to monitor at this time. If Bambina continues to act normally, I would wait 7-10 days if the swelling remains the same. If it is still swollen after that time period, I would have your veterinarian check it out. I hope that helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My 8-month-old cat has a swollen neck gland. When should I see a vet?

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