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Expert: Pati - 12/8/2007


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My cat Sassy has a huge, huge mole on her face. This is not a pimple. I mean a big, black about the size of a small marble.
It doesn't seem to bother her but I'm wondering if it is going to get any bigger. If it does, her face is going to get lopsided. Could it be cancer? Please let me know, Thank you.

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Hi Shannon,

Cats don't usually get moles, they can get acne on their chin but this doesn't sound like what you're talking about.  Is Sassy older?  If so she would be more prone to something like a tumor, but don't worry just yet, tumors can be benign (not cancer) too.  You should get her to the vet so he/she can look at it and probably do a biopsy, especially as its getting bigger.  It doesn't sound like something that's going to go away on its own.

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I am not a vet and therefore cannot answer specific medical questions but I do have a background in medicine and cat rescue/rehabilitation. I would like to help others in rescue by sharing my knowledge and what has worked for me. I can offer many tips and suggestions on rehabilitating cats and new born kittens, much of which have been passed on to me by veterinarians. I can also help with the day-to-day running of a rescue.

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