Lipoma Cat 5-10 Years

This mass is an example of a lipoma, a benign (not cancerous) mass that is occassionally seen in cats. They can appear anywhere on the body and grow from the fat just beneath the skin known as the subcutaneous space in middle aged to older cats. Please refer to the article below for more information on lipomas in cats. If you still seek further information, please visit our
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