Why is my cat's cheek lump growing so fast, but not painful?

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• Answered By Daniela Jessen, DVM

  Veterinarian

  A sudden, fast growing lump/swelling on the cheek of the cat is likely to be an abscess, basically a pocket full of pus. At that location a dental abscess (form a problematic tooth) is possible but it can also be as a result of a trauma (most commonly fights). Either way the cat need to be checked by a vet, the mouth should be examined closely and the abscess need to be treated. The cat may need dental procedure, antibiotics or abscess drainage.

  

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• Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on July 29th, 2018

  This may be a cat bite abscess or a sialocele (salivary gland cyst) or a swollen lymph node or tumor. You should make an appointment with your veterinarian for an exam, as a sialocele, while initially painless, can quickly become painful and often the salivary ducts are obstructed. A cat bite abscess needs to be addressed as well and a swollen lymph node can be a pointer to some inflammatory process in the body.

  

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