What's this pea-sized moving bump on my old cat's cheek?

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My cat has a bump (maybe tumor, I don't know) under his skin. It's located on his left cheek, about an inch from his eye. It moves around under his skin when you touch it and feels about the size of a large pea. We noticed it about 2 weeks ago and we plan to take him in but just wanted to get some initial thoughts. His a 19 yr old cat who is in good health and spirits. Still runs around with good energy like always. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 19 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It could be an infection, cyst, benign or cancerous mass. Your vet can do a needle aspirate to diagnose and then determine if treatment is needed. He may need an antibiotic, it may need to be removed, or your vet may just want to monitor for changes. Awesome that he is 19 and in good health!

What's this pea-sized moving bump on my old cat's cheek?

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