Hard bump on cat's head skin

A hard bump on a cat's head skin may be a lipoma or cyst growing on the skin. The owner can first observe whether the hard bump on the cat's head continues to grow. If it doesn't grow further and doesn't affect the cat's spirit and appetite, there is no need to treat it. If the hard bump continues to grow or a cyst appears, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for related disease screening in a timely manner. Depending on the situation, conservative treatment or surgical removal can be chosen.

What causes lipomas in cats?

Lipomas are usually more common in elderly cats, mainly caused by excessive meat consumption in daily diet, obesity, and slow metabolism in elderly cats.

Most lipomas in cats are benign tumors, so owners don't need to worry too much. In normal diet, it is recommended to feed the cat with low-fat and easy-to-digest food. If the lipoma on the cat's body is not large, conservative treatment can be chosen. If the lipoma is large, surgical removal is recommended by taking the cat to a pet hospital.

What else could the hard bump on the cat's body be other than lipomas?

In addition to lipomas, hard bumps on a cat's body also need to consider whether they are caused by pyoderma. It is not ruled out that the cause is insect bites. It is recommended to spray antibacterial spray on the cat's body, along with oral antibiotics for treatment. Additionally, regular external deworming is necessary for the cat, with one treatment per month. The living environment of the cat should be kept clean, and contact with animals with skin diseases should be minimized to avoid cross-infection.

Other suggestions:

If the hard bump is caused by a skin infection, firstly, trim the hair around the affected area of the cat, then use gauze and physiological saline to remove the hardened crust, and spray the treatment drug after cleaning the affected area.

Usually, you can supplement vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids for the cat to improve the skin's immunity. Dietarily, only feed the cat with cat food and avoid feeding other items.