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My cat has a bump on her lip that doesn't hurt. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 months and 6 days old | 4.5 lbs

My cat has a bump on her bottom lip I don’t no what it is does not seem to bother her but has been there for a few days. Don’t know if I should take her in or not

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Based on the pictures you provided, I would recommend just monitoring this for the time being. It could be an area swollen from her hitting her chin on something or it could be an infection / pimple (acne). If it does not resolve on its own, I would recommend having Mouse examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. Please take the time to mark this question as helpful or not as it helps us to improve on the quality of our answers to other pet owners. Thank you kindly!

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 7th, 2022

    Hello, my name is Dr. Elizabeth and I am happy to help. That bump could be many things ranging from an infected hair follicle to the beginning of an autoimmune condition called an eosinophilic ulcer. If it doesn't seem to be painful, and if Luna is acting normal and eating well, you may monitor the bump for the next 5-7 days and see how it does. At home you want to protect the area from rubbing or scratching and Luna may need to wear an elizabethan collar. If she tolerates it, you can apply a warm (not hot) compress for 10 minutes a few times a day. If this is an infection, it may help it come to a head. Keep the area clean and dry. Have Luna examined if: The bump continues to get bigger. The area is painful. Luna is not acting normal. Luna is not eating well. If it's still there in a week. If you see anything else that is worrisome. Piece of mind is always worth a vet visit. I hope this helps and please feel free to reach out any time.

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