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My cat has a black-headed bump on its head. Should I be worried?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 lbs

My cat has this like a bump on his head that has a black head on it

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 31st, 2017

Hello, That looks like a small skin cyst which can be common and nothing to worry about in your cat. If it continues to grow, or if it is bothering Jazmin, you should have your veterinarian take a look at it. Hope this helps.

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