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What is this mark on my cat's ear if he's not itching or distressed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 23 days old | 6.5 lbs

Hi there I noticed this mark on my cats ear today. He is not itching and shows no sign of distress. Any idea what this might be?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 12th, 2018

This looks almost like bruising from a bite mark from a human child (some small children like to explore....)..... I would observe the spots, and if they do not go away or get better within the next two days, have a veterinarian examine Orion.

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