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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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Answered By David Darvishian

Veterinarian

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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