Can a pet's ovarian cysts heal naturally without surgery or treatment?

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!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Oreo. Potentially it could heal, but keep in mind that the cyst will likely grow back because the cyst sac has not been removed. So this could be a continuing problem when it heals, fills up again, and then opens. While the best thing to do is have it removed, you can hold off to see if it fills up again. Clean the area with warm water and antiseptic soap. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and she will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

I can't tell you for sure without seeing your kitty, but from what you describe I think there is a good chance it will heal on its own without further intervention. It must have been a cyst all along and finally ruptured. Sometimes I go in later and surgically remove these only if they become a recurrent problem that is not well-managed with antibiotics alone.

You could see changes in Chutki as minor has loss of appetite and lethargy, to more obvious signs such as vomiting. A biopsy will need to be done to determine if it's malignant or benign. A blood test will not tell this. If it's malignant, no an antibiotic will not cure it. If you are very concerned about this, have her spayed. That will remove the ovary completely.

The problems with cysts is that they open reoccur, and typically need to be removed surgically. In addition, removing the fluid from a cyst should be done in a sterile manner, and I would be concerned that you may accidentally be introducing infection into the cyst yourself by pressing on it. I would take Akkiko into the vet first thing in the morning. The vet can drain any remaining fluid with a sterile needle and syringe, and can discuss removing it with you. There is also the chance it could be a malignant adenocarcinoma, so it is a good idea to have the vet biopsy it just to make sure it is benign.

If the cyst keeps refilling the only real option to treat and totally get rid of the issue is to have the cyst surgically removed. At Pav's next veterinary visit if would be a good idea to discuss surgical removal of the cyst. Your veterinarian can let you know if Pav is a good candidate for surgery. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and good luck to you and Pav!

I am sorry to hear about Isis! Unfortunately there is not topical medication to shrink a growth like this, the only way to remove them is surgically https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952578 . If you need ideas on helping to pay for veterinary care then you can consult this link: http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html .