I just adopted an adult female tortie kitty. My other cat at home is used to strange cats/kittens coming in, (we foster for a rescue) and the most she ever does is his and run away if they pester her. I've been home since I brought the new kitty home, and either she or my other cat have been with me at all times. I was sitting on the sofa with my newly adopted girl, when noticed she had a swollen lump by her right hip. Its warm to the touch, and it appears to have been a little over-groomed, so I think she's been messing with it. It feels as though its filled with fluid, kind of squishy, not unlike a hernia. Its about 2in x 2in. Since noticing this, I have also noticed that she bunny hops up stairs, and favors her right leg going down, so it is obviously painful to her. I called the rescue, and she was vaccinated Nov 7th. I know the rabies is always given in the R hip. Could this be a vax reaction???
