Why is my cat's cheek swollen, chin scabby, and she keeps throwing up?

Poor Dory! You have done the right thing by putting a cone on her so she can't scratch it. This could be an abscess, a cyst, or it could be caused by a dental problem. I would have her seen by a vet first thing in the morning for it. Both an abscess and a cyst would need to be drained sterilely and an abscess will require antibiotics to treat the infection. The vet can determine what is causing this lump and can discuss treatment options with you.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Nala. She appears to be squinting a bit in your picture. This can mean that her eyes are painful. If the other cats she is playing with are experiencing similar signs, I suspect there is an infectious cause. I would recommend that she sees her veterinarian. She may require an antibiotic eye ointment. In the meantime, do not let her paws at her eyes as this can irritate them further. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to know without an examination. However, with the vomiting described I would be suspicious of something gastrointestinal in nature such as gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, among other possibilities. That does not explain the swollen chin and that may be due to some traumatic injury. This may all be due to a toxicity of some sort for example. I highly recommend you have Jango evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

She is a cutie! This could be from an insect/spider bite that has cause a local infection/abscess which is why is has started to swell. This could potentially be a cancerous mass that has caused an inflammatory reaction as well. Since it has recently become swollen, I would strongly recommend for your vet to take a look at it. Your vet will be able to aspirate the mass or swelling if needed. They can even take X-rays if needed if they are concerned about sinus or honey involvement. They will also be able to start her on some antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory if needed. I hope this helps!

If she has been swollen around her bladder, then this could just be an actually problem like a hernia or something benign like a fat pad. Since she is vomiting and then swelling has been there for awhile now, I would have her checked out at least once to ensure it looks okay. Your vet will be able to tell you whether it is anything to worry with or just to continue to watch. The vomiting could be a complication of a hernia or a different problem like hairballs, eating food too fast, an infection, etc. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Nala. I do recommend that she sees her veterinarian. The changes can be a component of her allergic skin disease. It could also be a new problem such as ringworm. Her veterinarian will ask more detailed questions regarding her diet, exposure to other cats and changes in her environment on the island. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It looks like Lily has a skin infection. I recommend taking her to a vet for antibiotic’s and something to relieve the itching. It is possible to be from a food allergy or an environmental allergy. This may be the cause of her vomiting as well. You need to speak with a veterinarian about what she eats and the environment she is in. They will then be able to treat her appropriately. Good luck and kisses to Lily!