My 3-month-old kitten has a small hard bump on her head. Should I worry?

If the nodule formed all of a sudden, then you are likely dealing with a cyst. There are a few different types of cysts that can form for various reasons, but most likely for a kitten is that she bumped her head or was bitten by another animal. When this happens, there can be some fluid that builds up under the skin. These types of nodules will feel more squishy and not hard. If the nodule is hard feeling, then it may be a blocked gland or some inflamed tissue. If Amba is otherwise acting normal and eating and drinking well, then there is little need to worry at this time. Just monitor the nodule. Often these types of nodules will go away within 2 weeks. If 2 weeks go by and the nodule is the same size or bigger, then you should bring her to a vet who can explore it a bit further.

Oh no, poor kitty! If he does play rough with your dog, it could be that he was injured during this rough play leading to the hard bump. It could also be due to a cyst, and abscess, a benign tumor, or a malignant tumor. Any suspicious bumps should be examined by the vet. The vet may perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the bump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. I would have him seen by a vet tomorrow to have this bump examined and diagnosed so it can be treated as needed. I hope this helps!

Hello, That looks like a small skin cyst which can be common and nothing to worry about in your cat. If it continues to grow, or if it is bothering Jazmin, you should have your veterinarian take a look at it. Hope this helps.

Cute kitty. Any swelling on the body that does not go away within a few weeks, that is somewhat soft and not causing any pain, is likely a hematoma. Hematoma's come from trauma that has burst a blood vessel underneath the skin. It can take 1-3 weeks for the blood to then be slowly absorbed back into the body. If this is a hematoma, it should go down slowly. If it happens to not go away, then yes it is best to have your vet take a look at it for other possibilities (i..e cyst, abscess, etc). I hope your fur baby Woofie resolves this swelling soon. Best wishes and take care.

A lump in such a young cat could be an infection, a small wound, an insect bite, a lymph node, or waaay less likely, a mass. If she's going to a full-service veterinarian tonight they can definitely give you a good idea of what's going on. If you're going to a vaccine clinic, they'll be more limited in what they can do but can still give you a good idea if it's something normal or concerning. Between now and then, just leave the bump alone so that doesn't get bigger from being messed with. Don't try to clean it or pop it or remove it in anyway. Good luck to you and Kitty!

Thank you for posting again with the pictures! Yes, I would definitely get this lump checked. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. Give Patsy's vet a call to make her an appointment. Best of luck.

It is nice of you to check up on your fiance's cat. This bump doesn't seem alarming to me. It is small, the same color as the rest of the skin, and doesn't seem to bother Shadow. I would recommend keeping an eye on this small bump for the next week or two to see if it goes down gradually on its own. If it doesn't or seems to grow or bother Shadow, then you should consider getting it tested through your vet to make sure it isn't something to be concerned about. The only thing you can do is place an e-collar on him if he does start to scratch at it. Otherwise it's best to just leave it be. I wish you all the best with Shadow. It is likely nothing to be concerned about based on this photo. Best wishes and take care.