My cat has small white bumps on his back, not itchy. Should I worry?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered
Hello, my cat has multiple small white bumps on his skin. They don’t appear to be painful or itchy, and from what I can feel they are mostly on his back (I’ve found about 5?)
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Published on December 9th, 2017
Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Steven. I'm not sure what these are just by looking at the pictures. It's possible they are small localized areas of infection. If they persist, worsen or other signs develop (itching, scratching, etc) I would advise taking Steven to your veterinarian. These lesions may just resolve on their own without any treatment. Again, monitor them, if changes occur have your vet evaluate them. Your vet can get a firsthand look at them and recommend treatment if needed. Good luck
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Published on January 7th, 2018
Hello, those areas do not look very concerning that they need immediate veterinary care. It also does not look like an allergic reaction. I would recommend monitoring the area since they do not seem to be bothering Mj. If he begins to scratch, lick, or if the areas worsen by becoming painful, red, swollen, or occupying a larger diameter then you should have Mj evaluated by a veterinarian. Other potential causes besides an allergy, could be ringworm, bacterial or yeast infections, or scars. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Was just curious if I should be worried about these bumps on my cats back.
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