What's the brown/green growth in my cat's ear? Could it be a tick?

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Hi doctor, a brown/ greenish mole suddenly appear in my cat's ear. And it increasing in size day by day. Please tell me what is it? My cat is active and playing as usual. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 16 days old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Even though the pics are slightly out of focus, the growth you described seems to be a tick. I would recommend a clinical examination at your local veterinarian as an essential to confirm this and remove it appropriately. Local antibiotics may be needed.

What's the brown/green growth in my cat's ear? Could it be a tick?

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