My old cat has a growth. Could it be cancer, and what's next?

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Is this cancer, how concerned should I be about it and what treatment is likely to be recommended. What will happen if I don’t do anything? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 16 years and 10 months old

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

To me it looks like a wart that is typical in old cats. If it has been there for a good while and hasn't changed much, I would get it checked the net time your cat goes to see your vet for an annual exam. If it came up suddenly or have changed significantly recently then I would get it checked as soon as possible. Sudden changes in growths is concerning because they can indicate malignancy. A wart is nothing to worry about unless she scratches it and injures herself or it gets infected. Something more serious should be evaluated and potentially removed before they spread.

My old cat has a growth. Could it be cancer, and what's next?

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