James Parnell answered
What are the possible reasons why my cat's cheek area is swollen?
The only possible suggestion I can make is that your cat has an abscess, which might have the potential to cause serious problems if it is not looked at quickly by a qualified vet.
A vet will be able to investigate what is causing the swelling and establish whether it is an abscess or not - and can treat it quickly if it is. Either way, a swollen cheek will be causing your cat a great degree of discomfort, so it needs prompt treatment.
The only possible suggestion I can make is that your cat has an abscess, which might have the potential to cause serious problems if it is not looked at quickly by a qualified vet.
A vet will be able to investigate what is causing the swelling and establish whether it is an abscess or not - and can treat it quickly if it is. Either way, a swollen cheek will be causing your cat a great degree of discomfort, so it needs prompt treatment.
- If there is an abscess on your cat's tooth or somewhere else inside its mouth, then the vet will be able to drain it of the blood and pus.
- If the swelling has become too large, the abscess is in a difficult spot, or is especially serious, then the vet may have to perform emergency surgery to remove it from the cat's mouth.
- Abscesses in cats can be very serious, so make sure you take your cat to the vet as soon as possible!
