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My cat has a weird growth under her paw. Is it an extra nail?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years and 10 months old

I think my cat is growing another toenail? It’s right under her thumb nail. What should I do in this situation? Do I just leave it?

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Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

Veterinarian

Published on May 11th, 2020

This looks like a cutaneous horn which is a keratin growth from the paw pad. I would consider having this removed and having the growth sent for histopathology as it could be benign or caused by cancerous process.

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