My cat has a strange spot he keeps licking or scratching, what is it?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 8 lbs
My cat is a 2 year old domestic short hair rescue kitty. He has this spot that he will occasionally mess with but not regularly. He's on Revolution but I wondered what it could be?
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Published on June 19th, 2017
Thank you for providing a picture of Jack's spot! This little lump could be a cyst or a benign tumor that is annoying him, but without seeing him in person I can't say for certain. Because he is messing with it, it would be a good idea for Jack to be seen by a vet for it. The vet can diagnose what this lump is, and what treatment is required if any.
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Published on July 7th, 2017
It looks as if Jack has been licking this spot, meaning it is probably irritating him. It could be from an old wound, a bacterial infection (called a "hot spot"), or even a mite infestation. Unfortunately, when cats groom sore areas they often become more irritated and take longer to heal. If you can, place a cone collar on him or a kitty t-shirt over the area to cover it. I would recommend having it looked at by a vet just to make sure it does not require additional treatment such as antibiotics or medication for mites.
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