Is this dark growth on my 8 1/2 year old cat's skin serious?

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Found this on 8 1/2 year old cat

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would get this checked out by a vet. I worry about these dark-colored masses being melanoma, which can be a serious cancer if not controlled soon enough. It's also possible that this is a benign skin tumor or cyst, but there's no way to tell for sure from looking at it. A sample will need to be analyzed under a microscope in order to tell what type of mass it is. I hope that helps and all is well with the cat.

Is this dark growth on my 8 1/2 year old cat's skin serious?

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