My cat has an eye bump and vets don't know. Should I see a specialist?

That is an unusual location for a mass. Good for your for being persistent in figuring out what it is. I would recommend consulting with a veterinary ophthalmologist to decide if it should be surgically removed. Ophthalmologists have additional years of surgical training with the eyes, so they will be the best source of information for you. You can find an ophthalmologist near you at this website. http://acvo.org/new/public/locate.shtml Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Oprah's mass is benign. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Hello. This is very likely a benign tumor. I have a personal cat that has almost the exact same tumor on his chin that I am watching, too. But this is awful close to the eye, & if it gets any bigger, it may rub on the cornea. If you were my client, I would recommend removal. At 13, if your cat is relatively healthy with no underlying problems seen on bloodwork, then the surgery should go very smoothly. I would consider having it removed soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Based on the location, this could be a blocked tear duct. It could also be a cyst or a growth. Do not squeeze it. Have her seen by a vet on Monday to have it treated since it has gotten bigger over time. Best of luck.

Hello. In terms of your cats, the first one with the eye getting bigger than the other really needs to be seen by a vet as soon as possible. Glaucoma is a very serious condition and in order to not lose vision in the eye you want to treat it right away. This is also a very painful condition. The other cat, with a bump that looks like a zit, could just be a sebaceous cyst. It is always best to get it checked out, however if it isn't growing or changing, or causing your cat issues, you can monitor it for now and have it seen at your next appointment with your vet. Good luck with your two cats!

The picture did not attach, so I do not have that information, but we commonly see eyelid margin tumors in older dogs. These are most commonly benign meibomian gland tumors. I am attaching a link with more information below. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2463 I would recommend having your vet examine this and determine if it is causing a problem and should be surgically removed. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Ouch! Since that is so close to the eye, it should be seen by a vet in person just to make sure it doesn't become infected and spread to the eye itself, and to try and figure out what may have caused the initial injury. Your vet can also provide any pain or antibiotic medications as needed to help the spot heal. Until you can get to the vet, it is best to keep the spot clean and dry, and make sure that the eye isn't bothered. An Elizabethan (cone) collar is also a good idea to prevent scratching at it which can lead to infection or accidental scratching of the eye.

These could be benign tumors or they could be malignant. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. I'd give Shadow's vet a call next week to make him an appointment. Best of luck.