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

[Taz_Zoee]

I noticed a lump on Taz's side over the weekend. I called this morning and got an appointment for tomorrow night. I come home tonight and I can SEE the lump now. It is getting bigger.
He is eating and pottying fine. So I just hope it is nothing serious.

Come on PT, get those thoughts going for my "old" man, please.

Thanks in advance.

[Moesha]

Can you feel the lump? Take it in your hands and roll it around. It is hard or softish? Can you feel the whole thing, like a ball? Can you tell if it is attached to anything or if it is sort of self-contained? Is it under the skin or growing up out of it?

Hope that the vet determines that it is a cyst or something that isn't something to be worried about.

[Catty1]

Aw, Taz!

Cindy, I suspect he picked up a small wound from baby sister during play, and it has abcessed.

PRAYERS for Taz! Give him a snuggle for me.

[Medusa]

Many prayers going up for Taz that all is well.....

[jazzcat]

Good healing thoughts for Taz.

[Karen]

Hope it's nothing serious, but he'll be in our prayers!

[CouturePup]

Poor guy, I will be thinking of him.

[Taz_Zoee]

Moesha - I checked and it is kinda soft, it feels like it's attached. Also, there is a similar one on the other side, but one is bigger than the other. And they were not there before. I'm hoping I am over reacting and it is nothing.

Candace - I wish that were the case (it would be a for sure fix), but Taz and Paizly just do not play like that. They sometimes playfully swat at each other, but not rolling around together or anything.

Thank you all so much for the good thoughts.

[jennielynn1970]

Soft sounds like it would be more of a cyst. I hope that's all they both are.

I'll be keeping Taz in my thoughts and will be sure to check in on this tomorrow!!

Big hugs going out to you and Taz.

[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!