Each caring owner several times a day takes his pet in his arms and gently strokes him or scratches it. Most often this happens mechanically. But it is worth at least sometimes to do it more consciously, in time to reveal a developing ailment.
Bumps on the body of a cat: the cause or effect?
The formation of a cone on the animal's body in most cases indicates the onset of a disease. The simplest disease that manifests itself in the form of a tumor on the body is the ingress of a foreign object under the skin. But even in this case, you should immediately contact a veterinarian who can establish the correct diagnosis, extract the cause of the tumor and prescribe medication. However, there are still a number of more serious diseases, the symptoms of which are the appearance of seals:
- A cone on the belly of a cat can talk about the onset of a breast tumor. Especially susceptible to such diseases are not sterilized cats. In this case, a visit to a veterinary clinic is especially necessary. Even a benign neoplasm (cyst or lipoma) can cause discomfort to the animal;
- Lymphadenitis in acute form causes the onset of a tumor. Proper treatment, appointed by a doctor, will easily cope with this disease;
- A lump on the side of a cat can occur as a reaction to an inoculation ;
- inguinal hernia manifests as a tumor. This disease is easily removed, but provided that the animal is able to withstand anesthesia;
- urolithiasis causes the formation of cones on the abdomen of a cat and is accompanied by bloating of the abdominal cavity and painful sensations when urinating;
- if the lump in the cat grows, and even quickly enough, then you need to contact the oncologist as soon as possible.
The doctor must make a complete examination of the animal: ultrasound, x-ray, tests, biopsy, etc. A cancerous tumor even in cats is operated successfully in many cases. The most susceptible to the occurrence of cancer tumors are animals aged between four and eight years.
Before visiting a veterinary clinic, attention should be paid to other changes in the health or behavior of the animal. In addition, that the cat formed a cone, the disease can speak increased skin peeling, frequent scratching, etc. Knowledge of the existence of these symptoms will greatly facilitate the work of the doctor.