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cat licking at lump non stop

kitty

help my parents cat that they have had for 11 years has a lump on the side of her belly,it started off small but then got real big,and its open and smells real bad all she wants to do is lick it but my parents are worried about her getting sick or hurting it so they clean it with peroxide everyday and put a bandage on it so she dont lick it..this is really hard on my parents my father just lost his job so they barely have money to take care of them selfs..they really dont know what to do.kitty(her name)is not eating or drinking as much she also hasnt been using the litter box much also. she is old so she dont play much anymore and shes fat

Symptoms: Itching & Scratching, Wounds, Behavioral, Lumps And Swellings

• Experienced Advisor Deepa Gopinath says:

  March 19th, 2008 at 12:40 PM

  Hi there. The lump sounds like it is an abscess (a pus filled, infected boil). It may just be due to a bite or scratch but could also be secondary to a tumour.  Either way, she is probably feeling quite ill and she will need antibiotics to clear up the infection so I would strongly suggest taking her to the vet. If this is not possible, you can clean the wound 3 times a day with salt water and get a elizabethan coller to put on her to stop her from licking. You can get these at a vet, pet store or here. Please do not use peroxide to clean as it is very harsh and could be making the problem worse. Please make sure she is eating and drinking ok. Again, I strongly reccomend having her examined by a vet, especially if you try these things and it doesnt clear up in 7-10 days.

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