Just found a lump on Luna's skin (update #19)

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10-21-2009, 10:43 AM
Kirsten

Just found a lump on Luna's skin (update #19)

I just detected a little lump on Luna*s skin, near her shoulder blade. First I thought it was a tick (has the size and the shape of one) but it's not. It's doesn't seem to hurt her; in fact, she purred when I found it. It's very hard and solid and seems to grow out of her skin, so I hope it's no fibrosarcoma, but I'll take her to the vet tomorrow.

Tried to take a photo of it, but it didn't turn out well.

http://www.catmom.de/pix/luna_knoten.jpg

Needless to say, I'm a little worried now... :(

Kirsten
10-21-2009, 10:45 AM
Catty1

Looks like a wart...the vet will likely know. :) Hugs and kisses to that pretty girl!:love:
10-21-2009, 10:48 AM
Kirsten

Wow! Do cats have warts? :confused:

In fact, it resembles the fibroma I had removed from my skin last year...

Kirsten
10-21-2009, 10:51 AM
pomtzu

Yes - it does look like a wart. Myndi has one that's a wart, and in just about the same place too. Her vet say it's nothing to worry about, and older pets tend to get them. How old is Luna?
Fingers and paws crossed that it's nothing at all. Try not to worry.
10-21-2009, 11:04 AM
Kirsten

I hope you're right and it's just a wart! Luna is 9 years old. And she's hardly leaving my side lately, in fact, she's lying in my arm while I'm typing here. She's always with me now, but that could be because she feels I'm not well. Luna and I are so very close!!

Kirsten
10-21-2009, 11:54 AM
Anikaca77

Prays coming for Luna.

Melissa
10-21-2009, 12:08 PM
Pinot's Mom

My guess is wart or benign cyst. From what I understand the ones to be worried about generally grow UNDER the skin.

Luna, you'll be fine! Meowmie will make sure! The vet should put you at ease, Kirsten. Good Luck!
10-21-2009, 01:02 PM
Cataholic

I hope it is something as benign as a wart or skin tag! Please let us know. Meanwhile, kisses to the girls.
10-21-2009, 01:13 PM
Randi

Kirsten, I hope it's just a wart. I have a feeling it's nothing serious. :)

Give Luna a kiss from me - and Lily too! Fister sends headbumpies. :love:
10-21-2009, 01:25 PM
Kirsten

Thank you everyone!!

Kisses will be delivered!! :love:

Kirsten
10-21-2009, 03:05 PM
Barbara

It does not look dangerous- so I hope it is a wart. Cuddles for Luna!
10-21-2009, 03:08 PM
emily_the_spoiled

That looks very similar to a couple of the bumps that Connor has. I have had the vet look at them and he said that they were fat deposits that had collected. Connor has had them for years and they have never bothered him. So hopefully it is nothing and Luna will be just fine
10-21-2009, 03:31 PM
Karen

I immediately though - oh, just a skin tag, older critters (human, feline, and others) get them, and they are harmless. Annoying, but harmless. So I hope that's what the vet says!
10-21-2009, 05:08 PM
Medusa

Goodness, always a worry, huh? I hope your vet says it's just a wart or skin tag, Kirsten. Keep the faythe. :)
10-21-2009, 06:20 PM
katladyd

Fingers and paws crossed for dear Luna!:love: I'm sure it is nothing major, but thank you for being a good Meowmie and getting it checked.
10-21-2009, 09:57 PM
Catlady711

Looks like either a skin tag or new wart to me. Hopefully your vet will calm your fears and tell you it's nothing more serious than a cosmetic imperfection. Keep us posted.
10-21-2009, 10:23 PM
cassiesmom

Quote:

Originally Posted by katladyd

Fingers and paws crossed for dear Luna!:love:

same here *KISS* for Luna and *KISS* for Lily too
10-22-2009, 03:02 AM
Kirsten

Thank you very much everyone! I hope you're right and it's nothing serious!

Off to the vet now (Luna will hate it), I'll keep you updated!

Kirsten
10-22-2009, 06:14 AM
Kirsten

Back from the vet's! And big sigh of relief! My vet took a look at it and said it's harmless. Something like a wart (not exactly a wart, but something similar to it, and BENIGN!!). She suggested not to remove it, unless it's growing (which could happen, but not neccessarily has to).

Anyway, she said it's something that's very common in older cats. :rolleyes:

Thank you very much for your support!

Kirsten
10-22-2009, 07:44 AM
Pinot's Mom

Of course that's all! Kisses to Luna!:)
10-22-2009, 09:10 AM
Moesha

Great news! So glad to hear that this morning.
10-22-2009, 09:42 AM
Killearn Kitties

I'm so pleased that it is nothing to worry about. :) Please give Luna some kisses from me.
10-22-2009, 09:50 AM
Kirsten

Thanks!! :)

All kisses will be delivered!!! :love:

Kirsten
10-22-2009, 11:11 AM
Queen of Poop

So glad to read it's nothing to worry about. Guess we all get "lumpy" as we get older.
10-22-2009, 12:30 PM
krazyaboutkatz

I'm so glad to hear that it wasn't anything serious.:)
10-22-2009, 12:57 PM
Kirsten

Thanks!! :)

Yes, it's true, weird things seem to happen to us as we're growing older! :rolleyes:

Kirsten
10-29-2009, 10:52 PM
Catlady711

Glad to hear it was nothing serious.:D
10-30-2009, 09:13 AM
Anikaca77

I'm so glad that this was nothing serious.

Melissa