Rhubarb is a five year old ginger and white cat. She came into the Manningham Vet Clinic as her owner had discovered a large, soft lump on Rhubarb's back that had only recently appeared. It was very sore and Rhubarb got upset when being handled near this area, which was very out of character with her normal lovely nature. Rhubarb has 6 feline brothers and sisters at home, and her owner was worried that she may have been fighting with one of them. Just like humans, sometimes it's hard get along with our siblings!

On examination it was found that Rhubarb had a large abscess and needed to have surgery. She received an anaesthetic, and the abscess was lanced (opened up) cleaned and flushed. A piece of latex tubing was placed in the wound to keep it open so it would drain. This drain was stitched into place. Rhubarb also received pain relief, antibiotics and she will be checked again and the drain removed in three days time. She is expected to make a full recovery to her normal happy self, and hopefully will steer clear of the sibling that's giving her grief in the future!