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I recently noticed a big, swollen bump on my cats gum. What is the cause of this?

April 26, 2017big bump cat cause Gum noticed swollen

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I recently noticed a big, swollen bump on my cats gum. What is the cause of this?

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A. The swelling you describe may be an indication of a couple of problems. Cervical line lesion or an abscessed tooth. In either case, immediate veterinary care is needed. Left untreated, cervical line lesions are very painful and can lead to tooth loss in your cat.