Updated On October 1st, 2017
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 15 lbs
Answered By Laura Johnson VMD 169
Veterinarian
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Hi, thanks for using Petcoach! Poor Nyla, she is so cute! There are few possible causes for her swollen lip. Has she been excessively grooming? If she has then the swelling could be from that. Fleas and allergies can cause excessive grooming. Also cats can have this reaction to ceramic food and water bowel. I recommend changing to stainless steal bowls. And the last possibility is allergies in general. Cats are unique (in many ways!) in that they can develop eosinophilic granuloma complexes that can look like that. If Nyla isn't excessively grooming and there aren't any fleas make an appointment with your Vet to see if steroids are warranted to make her more comfortable. Then change her food bowls. A new hypoallergenic diet may also be needed if the swelling returns. I hope this helps and I wish Nyla a speedy recovery!
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