My cat has a recurring neck cyst. What are the best treatment options?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would agree with your veterinarian that surgery is likely the best option at this point. Another option is to continue draining it on an as needed basis but that may get uncomfortable with time if you have to do it consistently. Anesthesia can be very safe if done appropriately. Unfortunately there is rarely any medical therapy for cysts. Good luck and have a good night!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Cezare. Yes, I would keep your appointment. If he does have a cyst, these can reoccur if the sac of the cyst isn't removed. I would have him seen by a vet to see if this really is a cyst and if the sac does need to be removed. Best of luck.

If it is a cyst and it keeps growing I would recommend removing it with surgery. Cysts can get bigger and rupture and get infected after they rupture. The only way to get rid of a cyst is to actually surgically remove it. It may rupture and get smaller but it will not actually go away. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Sorry to hear about Misha's persistent issue! I would definitely advise that you have Misha seen by a vet. If this is truly an abscess, it may require a course of antibiotics to fully clear - otherwise it will likely continue to wax and wane as you've observed, and could become even worse if the infection is allowed to remain. It's also possible that Misha's issue is not a straightforward abscess - she could have another issue such as a cyst or tumor/mass, or even a foreign body (such as a thorn) that could be leading to a secondary infection. Your vet will be able to help determine what specifically is going on with Misha, and from your description I suspect your vet will likely put her on a course of antibiotics to help her heal. Hope this helps!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sadly a lot of skin masses can look the same. I always worry about Mast Cell tumors when I see a pink raised hairless skin mass. But since you said your Vet removed fluid and drained it means it could be a cyst. But just removing the fluid doesn't make it go away. The entire cyst would have to be removed. Since Winnie is still healthy and the mass seems small I would discuss surgically removing the mass and seeding it for biopsy. I hope this helps and I wish Winnie the best!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to an abscess for example. I recommend that you have Leo evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If this is confirmed, your veterinarian may recommend drainage and further local therapy as well as antibiotics. Good luck!

I would recommend having a geriatric blood panel done first before deciding to sedate Sebastiancat to have the cyst removed. That will give you an idea of the anesthetic risk of sedating him, letting you know if it is dangerous or not to have it removed. You can also have it drained by the vet, but it may return. I would discuss these options with your vet.