My 7-month-old female cat has a movable belly lump. Is it cancer?

Unfortunately what you are describing I am concerned it may be cancerous. Without actually seeing her it is difficult to say. You can always try a veterinarian that is low cost but the concern is the end result is going to cost more then $30. If the vet suspects cancer Izzy would need blood work, radiographs (looking for metastasis) and surgery to remove the growths. I am so sorry that Izzy is going through this.

Poor Khali! She is quite beautiful. Without seeing her in person, there is not way I say what this lump is, but given that she is a young cat, cancer would be rare in a cat her age. She could have a benign tumor, a cyst, or you could be feeling her abdominal contents such as her intestines. I would have her seen by a vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing the lump and what treatment, if any, is needed.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Due to the location and the fact that Safari isn't spayed it is possibly a mammary mass. Due to her age it is most like most likely cystic or benign in nature that has developed due to hormonal influence. I do recommend a Vet exam for any new growths especially ones that involve the mammary tissue. I wish you the best!

In a cat this young, the lump is likely to be something like a cyst or a benign tumor. 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 call Baby's vet to make her an appointment to get this checked out. Best of luck.

If the nipples are more pronounced, and the area around them is enlarged, and she’s acting strangely then she’s probably coming into heat. You’ll know by her overly friendly or different behavior. If not then I recommend having your veterinarian examine these to determine the reason and prescribe treatment if needed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your cat.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! No, lumps are not normal. In a young kitten, these may represent small abscess or focal infection sites. I recommend that you have Luna evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Therapy would be based on findings. Good luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is likely from her mammary gland. There is no way of knowing for sure without an examination though this represents a reason to seek veterinary care. This is usually determined with an examination and a fine needle aspirate (FNA) or a biopsy. Treatment depends on the findings up to that point. I recommend you have Dahlia evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!