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Cat bite abscesses

Healthcare imageIf you notice small lumps or swellings when stroking or brushing your cat do not be unduly alarmed. There are many possible causes: growths, cancers, infections, allergic reactions to flea bites or foreign bodies such as thorns or airgun pellets. Occasionally your cat may pick up ticks that swell up as they feed on cat's blood and can easily be mistaken for a skin lump. However, the most likely cause of a lump in your cat is an abscess.

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Introduction: Cat bite abscesses

What is an abscess?

What are the signs?

Will my cat get an abscess?

How do I know if my cat fights?

How can bite wounds be treated?

Can I stop my cat fighting?

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