What does it mean if my cat has a lump, lesion, and hair loss?

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My cat has a lump and now has developed a lesion with hair loss around it what does that mean. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

A lump with hair loss around it could be caused by a number of different things. Buzz may have an abscess due to some type of wound, a localized inflammatory reaction or infection of some kind, or even some type of cyst or skin tumor. I would recommend having the lump checked by a vet when you are able to. He/she may be able to identify it based on its appearance and how it feels, or may recommend a simple test called a fine needle aspirate to find out for sure what it is. Buzz may need antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication to treat the problem, or the lump may need to be surgically removed.

What does it mean if my cat has a lump, lesion, and hair loss?

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