Lip Abscess
I have a
cat that has been living at my neighbors house to stay away from my dog.
He comes and goes but is very comfortable in their yard. Not a problem
until he began to get a very large knot on his lower lip. The cat is now
home, the knot is very large! I was told by a friend that it is an
abscess and that it will pop. However, I think it may be a tumor. One way
or another it needs to be looked at and taken off. Approx. how much does
something like this cost?
Lip lumps
may be tumors, abscesses, hematomas (blood blisters), feline acne, or
seromas (water blisters). Examination by a veterinarian can determine
if it is a fluid filled vesicle or a hard mass, such as a tumor. Each
is treated differently. Abscesses and blisters are lanced, drained and
treated topically, usually without anesthesia. A tumor may require
general anesthesia, histopathology, blood tests, and even x-rays to
determine if metastases have occurred. Your best option is to visit
your veterinarian, and get an estimate for advanced procedures prior to
giving your permission to continue. The cost can vary from the cost of
an office visit, under fifty dollars, to hundreds of dollars in the
case of a cancerous tumor.
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