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My ginger cat has a freckle-like bump on his lip. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 11 months and 29 days old

My cat is a ginger boy almost one year old and his freckles are appearing but now when I touched a small dot on his lip it was a bump like one. Can this be a problem? Its not big or he has a problem with it but Im just a worried cat parent.

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 30th, 2019

A photo may be helpful for us to better advise you. If it doesn't seem to be bothering him and is just slightly raised, its reasonable to just keep an eye on it and ask your vet next time you are in for an annual exam. However if its getting bigger or seems bothersome, take him in. Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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