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Growth on cat's tail
Hi - My cat it 19-20 years old and has just developed a rapidly growing lump half-way up her tail. It's about the size of a nickel now, with no hair, white in color, and is fairly hard. When I noticed it 3 weeks ago, it was flat and just looked like it was missing some hair. The vet gave us Tritop ointment to see if it would help, but the mass has only increased in size. The vet says it's likely a tumor, but due to the cat's age and some kidney issues, removal is very risky and she will likely not survive the surgery. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Re : SammyTheCat
I see your post is from May 27th. If you haven't already, I would get another opinion from another vet. Our kitty had a lump on his tail too awhile back near the base of his tail. The lump turned out to be a beneign cyst, so the lump is not necessarily a tumor and there was no surgery involved in the case of our kitty. I hope you find my suggestion helpful for your dear Sammy the cat. Nameste, Eve
I see your post is from May 27th. If you haven't already, I would get another opinion from another vet. Our kitty had a lump on his tail too awhile back near the base of his tail. The lump turned out to be a beneign cyst, so the lump is not necessarily a tumor and there was no surgery involved in the case of our kitty. I hope you find my suggestion helpful for your dear Sammy the cat. Nameste, Eve
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