My cat has a small black spot on his nose. When should I see a vet?

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My cat has small black in color nodule on his nose close to the tip less then an inch in diameter. Should we be concerned? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old | 17.8 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

From the pictures, it looks as though what you are seeing may be from trauma. Cat scratches to the face commonly occur on cats that are outdoor cats. Many times the hair will not grow back and the cat will be left with a small scar. If canto is indoor only and the nodule is raised, I would say get a vet to examine him to see for sure what it may be. It could be from a bug bite or a skin tumor of some type. If you cannot get to your vet right away, I would say just monitor for now and if it worsens get him seen sooner. It does not look infected or swollen from the picture. I would monitor for signs of infection which may include swelling, redness, painful to the touch, discharge, etc. I hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me with any further questions or concerns you may have. I am also available via consultation if needed.

My cat has a small black spot on his nose. When should I see a vet?

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