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My cat has a red bump on his skin. When should I take him to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 3 days old | 10 lbs

Whats this red bump?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 13th, 2018

Thank you for attaching a picture of Leo's bump! It could be from an injury, such as him scratching his chin and accidentally cutting himself. I would keep an eye on it for now. If it doesn't go away in the next few days, gets bigger, there is pus from the area, and/or it starts to bother him, take him into the vet. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 22nd, 2017

    I cannot see the spot myself because you don't have a photo attached here; however, if the small raised bump (likely a papule or pustule) isn't bothering him then I see no need for an ER vet visit. Especially if he is still eating, drinking, urinating and defecating normally. Just monitor the area daily until you can get him in to the vet on Saturday. If you are particularly worried about the spot, then I would suggest trying to see if any other vets in the area can get Buster seen sooner. Best of luck with Buster and I hope that his skin issue resolves soon.

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