Why is my senior cat biting her tail and getting skin bumps?

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Hi! My cat is 12, she has very settle bumps on her skin by the tail and for months she's been biting off her fur, as if that area itches or irritates her. I just now pet her and discovered a couple small bumps (not like bites or anything, more like a bump you'd feel after hitting your head). Is this anything to be concerned about? She's perky and eating and active, this is the only health related issue I've noticed. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 12 years and 4 months old | 15 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

If the bumps are bigger than pea size I would be concerned, it could be a skin condition or a type of tumor, I would recommend taking her to the vet as this needs to be checked, if it is just an allergy the vet will give her an injection t make the itchiness stop.

Why is my senior cat biting her tail and getting skin bumps?

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