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Old November 25th, 2012, 06:14 PM
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Question skin tag or tick? (pics attached)

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I noticed what appears to be a growth on the back of my cat's head, and wondered if it could be a tick. She visited the vet about five months ago regarding little bumps on her neck, but this is entirely different in shape and size. It certainly looks like it's growing directly from her flesh, so I don't think it is a tick, but I'd love a second opinion.


I'm sure you guys see this type of post over and over, but if you could provide me with any insight, I would be grateful. Thank you!
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Old November 25th, 2012, 08:24 PM
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Does it take stay the same size or does it bigger then smaller , some ticks blow up bigger when filled with blood . GROSS!
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Old November 25th, 2012, 08:32 PM
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I vote tick. It looks exactly like what Loki had a few months back and I had the same question - I finally gave it a good yank and presto - tick!

Edited to add the picture we took (I thought it was a skin tag too!)


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Old November 26th, 2012, 12:35 AM
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The 'body' doesn't look smooth enough to be a tick and I can't see a head to it.... Looks more like a small growth to me, but your vet would be able to tell you for sure.
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Old November 26th, 2012, 01:52 PM
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The 'body' doesn't look smooth enough to be a tick and I can't see a head to it.... Looks more like a small growth to me, but your vet would be able to tell you for sure.
I have to agree with you after seeing the photo of the tick. The tick body is rounder and fuller looking.
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Old November 26th, 2012, 02:23 PM
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Definately a skin tag! Winston (my previous dog) had one!

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Hi there,

I noticed what appears to be a growth on the back of my cat's head, and wondered if it could be a tick. She visited the vet about five months ago regarding little bumps on her neck, but this is entirely different in shape and size. It certainly looks like it's growing directly from her flesh, so I don't think it is a tick, but I'd love a second opinion.


I'm sure you guys see this type of post over and over, but if you could provide me with any insight, I would be grateful. Thank you!
Hi! Did you find out what that was? My cat has exactly the same thing behind his left ear. The vet said to watch and see if it changes, and I've been obsessing over it. Thanks!!!
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