There may be many reasons for cats to develop lipoma, including obesity, genetic factors, eating habits, metabolic problems, etc. As older cats age, their metabolism may slow down and they may be unable to maintain the balance of skin fat, leading to the formation of lipomas. Animals that are too obese have excessive fat accumulation and are more likely to develop lipomas. The stimulation of certain chronic inflammation may also activate tumorigenic factors in the body, leading to abnormal growth of fat cells and lipoma.

Lipoma is a benign tumor that is formed from harmless fat tissue and usually grows under the skin and is soft to the touch. , removable and usually painless. While most lipomas are benign, if they become too large or appear in a specific location, such as within the chest or abdomen, they may cause pressure on surrounding tissue and make your cat uncomfortable.