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My cat has a soft, hairless lump behind its ear. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old

Hi, my cat has developed a large lump of sorts that is behind his ear, it appears to be soft to the touch and there has been no hair growing on it, just asking what should I do about this?

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 25th, 2018

This lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Snowball to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.
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  • Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 13th, 2017

    These lumps needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Mouse to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

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