My kitten has a hard, crispy lump in her fur. What could it be?

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This attachment is a picture of my kitten where I have found something in her fur but I am unsure what this could be, it feels hard and crispy when I have touched it and it feels like some sort of lump? Her injections are all up to date and it's always fleed and wormed. Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | spayed

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you so much for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to say exactly what it may be sight unseen (can't get a good look or feel from the picture), I can certainly offer a few possibilities. It may be just a scab from playing rough or bumping into something. It also could be a small abscess from one of her vaccines she received previously-that sometimes can happen and is quite common. Another possibility would be a bite wound from another cat or a fungal or bacterial infection. If the lesion feels like little millet seeds, it could be a flea allergy (especially if she is not receiving a month to month flea preventative). If it gets worse or does not improve in a few days, I would bring her into her primary care veterinarian an exam and diagnostic testing. Best wishes to you and Biscuit!

My kitten has a hard, crispy lump in her fur. What could it be?

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