Swollen jaw, looks like a Lion...

[scythetleppo]

My cat Damien just mysteriously has a swollen jaw since last night. It seems tender to the touch and he seems to be acting normal. It's quite noticable however, even making his eye droop a little bit.

Both he and his sister are allowed outside where there are other cats, but they have never had any fights before and I don't see any sign that this was from a fight.

Anyone have any idea what to do? Is this serious and should I be taking him to the vet right now?


I can give more information of course, if needed.

Thanks,
Naiit

 

[nebula11]

Any type of inflammation...ecspecially where a cat fight may be involved is definitly a Vet ASAP situtation......

Cat bites in particular harbor lots of nasty bacteria...and without proper care and antibiotics can escalate quickly....

Good luck and I hope all goes well

 

[plebayo]

Call the bet. He probably got into a fight and it is absessing, or he's got a wicked bug bite. I've also seen cats get hit by cars and have their lips seperate from their jaws. GO TO THE VET.

 

[jennyr]

It could well be an abscess on a tooth. Get him to a vet whatever - it needs investigating.

 

[coaster]

Hmmmm....that doesn't sound too good. I agree....go to the vet.

 

[hissy]

Could very well be a collision with a car and a broken jaw. Please take the cat to the vet.

 

[sunnicat]

I hope you have taken kitty to the vet. This sounded serious. Update us if you can, please!