My 2 year old kitty was vaccinated for rabies with an adjuvanted killed virus. Two weeks after, I discovered a small lump at the vaccination site (rear right leg). I'm aware of the dangers of VAS, but got enough feedback that said it will most likely go down on it's own in time, that we decided to just keep a close watch on it.
Now, here we are one month post-vaccination, and two weeks post-lump discovery, and there has been no change in size. We did see the vet last night and she said that, although it still has a good possibility of going away on it's own, personally she would suggest removing the lump surgically now to just eliminate the risk. Money is not an issue, but we really hesitate to involve anesthesia/surgery unless absolutely necessary. We have a very 'delicate' little guy. We've decided to wait one more week, and if there's no change, we'll choose the surgery (ugh!)
What I want to know is, have any of your kitties ever had a vaccination inflammation/lump that took this long to subside? I'll have more hope if so... The internet is full of worst case scenarios, so I'm worried sick. Help!
Now, here we are one month post-vaccination, and two weeks post-lump discovery, and there has been no change in size. We did see the vet last night and she said that, although it still has a good possibility of going away on it's own, personally she would suggest removing the lump surgically now to just eliminate the risk. Money is not an issue, but we really hesitate to involve anesthesia/surgery unless absolutely necessary. We have a very 'delicate' little guy. We've decided to wait one more week, and if there's no change, we'll choose the surgery (ugh!)
What I want to know is, have any of your kitties ever had a vaccination inflammation/lump that took this long to subside? I'll have more hope if so... The internet is full of worst case scenarios, so I'm worried sick. Help!