Senior Cat Comfort & Care

An important part of senior cat care is checking their body for lumps and bumps. If you find one, and you probably will, don’t panic. While your first thought might be cancer, there are many other causes for these kinds of growths. One non-cancerous lump is a lipoma, which is nothing more than a mass of fat under the skin. While not incredibly common in cats, they can form at 10 years of age and older, more commonly in overweight seniors. They’re usually soft, round, and slightly moveable and can grow anywhere on the body.

Cysts are small, raised bumps that form in glands. They’re often found on the eyelids but can be located anywhere on the body.

Cat acne appears as bumps or black specks on your cat’s chin, upper lip, or lower lip.

If you feel or see any new lumps, talk with your veterinarian. It’s also helpful to document the lump with photos and try to find a common size comparison (like a pea, penny, etc.) so you can more easily catch and convey any changes to your veterinarian.