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My cat has a paw growth. Could it be a corn? Does she need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

Are these corns on my cats paw? If they are, how can I treat them? Do i HAVE to go to a vet?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 10th, 2019

Yes, I recommend you take him to a vet. There is something that cats on their feet called hyperkeratinization (keratin/cutaneous horns) but this does not look exactly like that; the lesions are usually thin and look like horns. So that fact that the left one is so flat and round is a bit concerning.

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