What is this hard object on my cat's underside? Is it a claw?

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This is the second time I've found this small, hard object sticking out of my cats underside. It's a couple inches below his armpit. I had tried to pull it out last time, ans had gotten a piece a few millimeters long out. It seemed solid. It's in the same spot, and there's only one. Is this just a piece of claw, stuck from scratching? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. This could be a piece of nail embedded in the skin from scratching or it could be a cyst. If it does not go away or worsens, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine the area so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

What is this hard object on my cat's underside? Is it a claw?

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