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What's this bleeding growth on my 14-year-old cat's right side?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 14 years and 3 months old | 13 lbs

hi, my cat who is 14 has this on her right side and sometimes it bleeds

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2017

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! The photo you have attached is slightly blurry and difficult to interpret. If this is a raised bump that is bleeding, I would have your veterinarian examine Paws and perform some additional tests on the area to ensure this is not something to be concerned about. I would want to rule out a cancerous mass, especially in a 14 year old cat. This may also be benign but if Paws is getting at the area and traumatizing the skin and mass, I would say that she is likely bothered by it and removing it would ultimately eliminate this problem if it is benign. If it is cancerous, new ones may develop in different areas on the body. Again, I would have your vet check Paws out to determine if this is something to be concerned about. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns! I am also available via phone or text consultation!

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    This growth needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Paws to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

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