Bump On Cat's Lower Lip

[Jules89]

I noticed this bump on his lip a few days ago and it was a lot smaller. He is still eating, drinking normally.

I have a vet visit tomorrow but I just want any possible ideas.

 

[Tobermory]

It looks like an eosinophilic granuloma, commonly referred to as a rodent ulcer. It’s good you’re going to the vet to get him checked out!

Many, many (many, many) years ago, I had a kitty, Teddy Bear, who got them regularly. I’d take her into the vet for treatment, it would go away, and a few months later it would be back. Turns out she was allergic to the two teaspoonfuls of milk I was giving her every morning. I stopped giving her milk, and it never happened again.

I hope you can find out what’s going on with your guy!

 

[Jules89]

Oh thanks! I was thinking along the lines of the c word! He's on a urinary diet and only drinks water from the his fountain. Which clicked it's plastic so it could be that. Answers come tomorrow

 

[Tobermory]

We always worry, don’t we. One of the things the vet had me try was to stop using plastic bowls. I guess that’s a fairly common cause.

Circle back and let us know!

 

[Graceful-Lily]

I had a cat this used to happen to when she rubbed her chin on cardboard or chewed on plastic bags. It stopped after we removed those things from her reach.

 

[verna davies]

It looks like a rodent ulcer to me also. They can be easily cleared by meds, either injection or tablet form from the vet but if left untreated can be painful.