My turn to ask for thoughts...he's fine, I guess. #20

[Bengalz]

I hope everything goes well with the Vet visit and that Taz comes home with a good result.

You're not over reacting, just a concerned mommy. I completely understand and would feel the same way. Hugs to you and Taz

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm hoping it is just a fat deposit or a cyst. The vet will probably do a fine needle aspiration and have a look at what he draws out under the microscope. I've had a few cats have FNA's and they have never required local anesthesia or anything and it just takes a few seconds to get a sample of what is in the lump. If it is a fat deposit or a cyst, the vet can usually tell right away. If they are unsure, they will send it off for further testing. How big are the lumps?
Good thoughts and prayers headed your way.

[Whisk_Luva]

Good thoughts for Taz, I hope its nothing serious!

((Hugs))

[Taz_Zoee]

The lumps were not as big this morning. Yesterday the one on his left side was big enough that I could see it. The hair was standing up, ya know? And this morning I almost couldn't even find it. But it is still there.
I'm still taking him in because this morning while I was spending quality time with him I noticed he swallows real hard. Almost like he's having a hard time swallowing. But again, he is eating. Although, he only wants to eat Whiska's Temptations....brat. AND his meow is hoarse, like he's losing his voice.
So I'm still taking him in to be checked out.

Oh, the lump yesterday was about the size of a plum, or a bit smaller than a baseball.

Thank you again for all the well wishes.

[Medusa]

The lumps were not as big this morning. Yesterday the one on his left side was big enough that I could see it. The hair was standing up, ya know? And this morning I almost couldn't even find it. But it is still there.
I'm still taking him in because this morning while I was spending quality time with him I noticed he swallows real hard. Almost like he's having a hard time swallowing. But again, he is eating. Although, he only wants to eat Whiska's Temptations....brat. AND his meow is hoarse, like he's losing his voice.
So I'm still taking him in to be checked out.

Oh, the lump yesterday was about the size of a plum, or a bit smaller than a baseball.

Thank you again for all the well wishes.

Hmmm, I've not experienced this w/cats but the hard swallowing and raspy voice are what my Mom had when her thyroid was acting up. Be sure to mention these symptoms to your vet. (I know you will. Just being a mom here. LOL)

[catmandu]

PRECIOUS ANGEL HAD A BIG LUMP ON HER SIDE, BUT MY VET SAID THATS NOT ALL THAT RARE AND THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME THEY ARE NOT DAMGEROUS AT ALL, THEY ARE JUST SWELLINGS WHERE TAZ MAY HAVE FALLEN.
AND IF THEY ARE GETTING SMALLER , I WOULD SAY THERES NO PROBLEM, BUT FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND YOU MIGHT WANT YOUR VET TO LOOK AT IT!

[Anikaca77]

Continuing to send you and Taz prays!

[MoonandBean]

Just said a little prayer for Taz! Hope it turns out to be nothing serious