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What is this soft, mushy bump on my cat's head and what to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

My cat has a mushy mushybump. On his head

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 11th, 2019

It is difficult to know without doing an exam and seeing the bump but it could be an abscess or cyst. Have him examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat. Your vet can do a fine needle aspirate to help diagnose and then recommend the best treatment plan.

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    Published on February 22nd, 2017

    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!

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 15th, 2018

    It is difficult to say for sure what this is just from the picture and without seeing it in person. This could be a mass, a scratch/scab, tooth root abscess, or even an abscess. Since it is new, I would have your vet take a look at him to see what is the cause so that he can be started on the proper treatment plan to help him feel better. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

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    Published on June 13th, 2018

    Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. That looks like either a crater from a tick with part of the tick still present, or a slightly infected wound, likely from a cat fight. either way it looks a bit infected. I would recommend you go to a vet to have it checked and cleaned, and medications if required. Best of luck with Cat.

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