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My cat has a dark raised spot on its chin. What could it be?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old | 12 lbs

My cat has developed a dark raised spot that almost looks like a mole on his chin. What could this be?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 7th, 2017

It may be chin acne or a mass of some kind. Without a physical exam, it is difficult to determine. You can monitor it for rapid change or growth then see your veterinarian if necessary or you can have Jesse examined sooner. Either way, your vet may perform a fine needle aspirate of the lump to collect a sample for pathology. If it is chin acne, an aspirate will not be necessary as it can be treated topically in most cases.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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    It may be chin acne or a mass of some kind. Without a physical exam, it is difficult to determine. You can monitor it for rapid change or growth then see your veterinarian if necessary or you can have Jesse examined sooner. Either way, your vet may perform a fine needle aspirate of the lump to collect a sample for pathology. If it is chin acne, an aspirate will not be necessary as it can be treated topically in most cases.

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