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Is a small growth on my cat's tail concerning? Could it be a skin tag?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | 6 lbs

Hi there, I’m wondering if this growth on my cat’s tail looks concerning, or could it possibly be just a skin tag? It’s about half the size of an eraser at the end of a pencil. Than you!

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 1st, 2019

It does look concerning. this growth needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Sigar 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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