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Article: Abscesses: take them seriously: they're usually seen in unneutered males with outdoor access.(HEALTH)
- Article from:
- Cat Watch
- Article date:
- October 1, 2009
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For several days, your cat has been acting uncharacteristically lethargic and off his food. Then one evening, while stroking his back, you feel a smallish lump just to the side of his tail. Although you touch the lump gently, he responds with a hiss, leaping from your lap and scurrying into a dark corner.
The lump you discovered is quite possibly an abscess, and the sensitive swelling may indicate that the cat has an infection--and necessitating prompt veterinary care.
Distinctive Characteristics. An abscess is a localized collection of pus, a yellowish fluid that forms at the site of an infection. Although pus typically contains a certain amount of ...