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My 7yo cat has a small black thing. Should I take him to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | 7 years and 6 months old | 14 lbs

Hello, my 7yo male cat has a small black thing coming from it. It doesn’t seem to be bothering him and he’s eating and pooping normally but I was hoping to find out if I should take him to the vet.

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on July 6th, 2019

It's hard to say what this is. If it doesn't' seem to cause any discomfort and Charco is otherwise normal, then it can probably wait a day or two. If it is still there in a couple days, I would have him checked out by the vet.

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