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My cat has a red bump. Is it a pimple, scratch, or ringworm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

I have an indoor cat, about 9 months old. This bump with a little red mark in the center appeared today. I'm not sure if it's just a pimple, scratch mark, or something more serious like ringworm.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 9th, 2018

This could have been a tick bite or a pimple that Mirchi scratched. If it does not expand, or starts to itch, I would not worry about it. If it expands, or more lesions like this appear you should have it examined by a veterinarian.

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