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| 4828.1 | | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | set home/cat_max=infinity | Thu Aug 01 1991 13:38 | 11 |
| If the lump was on the kitten's chest, where the rib cage comes
together, it could just be a protruding sternum. This kind of bump
would be hard and firm as it is caused by bones that do not grow
together right. I have a kitten right now that has one of these. It
is not a threat to the cat's health.
To be on the safe side, it would be a good idea to have the kitten
checked out by his vet. That way you could rule out any problems that
could be a health threat (i.e. abcesses, tumors, etc.).
Jo
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| 4828.2 | | KAOFS::J_GREGOIRE | | Thu Aug 01 1991 14:01 | 7 |
| REF:01
Nop! it's not on his stomackl but on his left side....when you
standing up above him you can see a bump on one side......It's
not hard it kind of move around when you touch it,the kitten
does not seems to feel pain wehn touch.
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| 4828.3 | | TENAYA::KOLLING | Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca. | Thu Aug 01 1991 14:33 | 5 |
| I would take the kitten to the vet. If this is something serious,
it would be best to have it treated right away to prevent it getting
worse. On the other hand, it's good news that it moves around, because
that means it's more likely to be benign. But a trip to the vet is in
order. (Could this be a hernia, I wonder?)
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| 4828.4 | | CRUISE::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Fri Aug 02 1991 09:04 | 7 |
| re: hernia -
Not on the left side of the ribcage. Hernias are the result of a
weakness in the stomach muscle.
I agree about having this checked by the vet.
Nancy DC
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