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What is this brown bumpy lump on my cat's neck leading to his back?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 years and 6 months old | 13 lbs

My cat has a brown bumpy lump on his neck leading to his back. Any idea as to what this is?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2017

It is very difficult to say much without at least seeing a photo. Can you please repost your question with a photo? Without a photo the only advice I can give you is to have Jasper checked out by your vet. Lumps are usually either abscesses (infection) or tumors (cancer). Other options are cysts, parasites or wounds but again, hard to say without seeing it.

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