Is this lump on my cat's head a tick, blood clot, or something else?

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Hi, a stray cat I know has this little thing on his head that looks kind of like a tick but also a bit like a blood clot. I plan on using a tick twister to remove it but I’m worried that it’s actually a blood clot and that removing it will cause the cat to bleed out. Can you help me see if this is an actual tick or just a blood clot? Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | 14 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for providing a picture and for helping this start cat out! It is difficult to say based on the picture of it is a tick or perhaps even an ulcerated skin growth. For this reason I would be hesitant about trying to use a tick removing device. The risk of bleeding or infection could be high if the lesion is in fact not a tick. You could try a warm water bath over the lesion to see if you can visualise the area in greater detail and repost a picture. Thank you For using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and please post any further questions you may have here on the forum.

Is this lump on my cat's head a tick, blood clot, or something else?

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