My "new" 8 year old cat seems to have a cutaneous horn on her neck....doesn't seem to bother her..is this cancer

My senior cat has a hard bump on her neck. Could it be cancer?

My cat has an abnormal growth on her face she’s 10

This growth needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take her to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My cat has lumps on her neck, it isn't bothering her but it is spreading and getting larger. I'm really worried, she is old (12-13, don't know her age). I can't afford a vet at the moment. I'm really worried. Causes and treatment?

This lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take her to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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I have a 12 year old Blue Lynx Point Siberian cat. For the last couple of months, I have found some small hard bumps around her neck. They're almost cyst like. She hasn't been to the vet in a while but is still eating and drinking. She is not as acti

These hard bumps on Lucy could be cysts, benign tumors, or malignant tumors. Any suspicious bumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on them. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the bump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. I would have Lucy seen by a vet for these bumps. I would also recommend having a geriatric blood panel and urinalysis done on her. That's to check how her organs are functioning, and if there are any concerning health problems that may be underlying.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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my cat is 8 yrs old and has a white bump protruding from the neck area, its as big as a pencil eraser and its white in color and soft to the touch. it doesnt irritate my cat much but she has sratched at it a few times and irritated the bump'. should

Without seeing her in person, I can't say if this is a skin tag or something more serious. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. Give her vet a call to make her an appointment. Best of luck.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi, my cat (6 years old) has a bump on her spine. It's new and it's round. It'a deep under the skin and it not anywhere near the surface (I cannot see it, only feel) it is squishy and does not hurt her but I am just concerned because it came on so fa

This lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take her to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My indoor cat is ten months old and recently I noticed a hard, red bump on her neck. What is it and what can I do??

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. She could have an infection on or under her skin. If this is not the case, then she could have a mass that has grown. In this case, she would need a procedure known as a fine needle aspirate. The veterinarian would use a small needle to collect a sample of cells to evaluate under the microscope. This will help to diagnose the mass and determine if surgical removal is necessary. I hope this information helps!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My female 17+ year old cat has this bump on her back. It doesn't seem to bother her, doesn't scratch it or anything. Any idea wut it could be? Thanks

Thank you for providing a picture of Candy's bump! In a senior cat there is always a chance that any bump could be a malignant tumor, but it could also be a benign tumor. Any suspicious bumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the bump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. I would have Candy seen by a vet in the morning to have this bump examined and diagnosed so it can be treated if needed.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My 5 yr old housemate Tiger has this hard bump on his chest. I always thought it was a nipple, and just noticed, it seems a bit bigger. Doesn’t seem to bother him, should I be concerned? No puss, it’s dry, never seen any discharge. Help?

That looks like it may be a cutaneous horn-type growth. Sometimes, they can dry up and fall off on their own, however, they can also sometimes be cancerous. With any new bump, it's always best to confirm in person with your vet as it is not always possible to determine what a growth is by looks alone. Your vet can take a sample of the growth to determine the cell type, or safely remove it if it is bothersome or itchy for Tiger. Until you get to Tiger's next vet checkup, keep an eye on the area for any signs of something more serious ongoing such as rapid changes in size, redness, irritation, irregular shape changes, pus, or discharge. These are all signs that the growth should be seen ASAP instead.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My cat has a small green bump on her back approximately the size of a bb. Any idea what it is? She's active, an indoor cat, uses her litterbox normally, and eats/drinks regularly too.

This growth needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take her to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My female cat which is probably 8 years old now she has this growing bump on her head slowly growing bump on her head what is this? Here are three photos

Anytime a new mass is noticed, I always recommend having it evaluated to see what it is and if anything needs to be done about it. Unfortunately, we can't tell anything about a mass by just looking at it. Your vet can perform a simple test called a fine needle aspirate where they use a small needle to collect some cells from the mass, then look at them under the microscope. They may even need to send the cells to the lab for a pathologist to examine them, so we know what the mass is. If it is benign, you might not need to do anything about the mass at all, but if they see cells that worry them, they might recommend removing the mass. We very commonly see benign masses in cats that are filled with fluid which are easy to diagnose, but your vet would need to collect a sample to verify what the mass is. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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