My cat has a hard lump on her chin. Is it a bug bite or growth?

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I noticed a lump on her chin when I was flea combing her. Don't remember it being there yesterday...or even last night, but not 100%. It's hard, like a pimple or mosquito bite. I only use metal and ceramic bowls. Is it probably a bugbite? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 6.5 lbs

Marlow Ball, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be a bug bite or a small growth. If it is not painful and not getting bigger then I would watch it and have her seen by your vet if it doesn’t go away in a few days. Sometimes I need to poke a growth with a needle and look at it under the microscope to determine the cause. This is not necessarily an emergency but should be seen and worked up if it doesn’t go away in a few days or gets bigger. Watch for discharge from swelling, change in appetite or energy level.

My cat has a hard lump on her chin. Is it a bug bite or growth?

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