My cat has a small flesh lump about 2.5 cm near the hind leg on its belly

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If your cat has a small flesh lump and bump near the hind leg with crusting, it may be skin inflammation. Skin disease can cause redness, itching, and crusting, and crusts may be natural healing or from bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection.

If the lump keeps growing, it may also be a mass or tumor such as a lipoma, cyst, or tumor. To confirm its nature, take the cat to a vet soon. The vet can examine symptoms, check skin samples, or do cytology or biopsy to determine the type and severity, then advise treatment.

While waiting, keep the skin clean and dry, fit an Elizabethan collar to stop licking, and avoid harsh detergents that worsen inflammation.

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