If you notice small, hairless nodules on the head, neck, trunk, limbs, or other parts of your cat’s body, take your pet to the doctor. They may be mast cell tumors—one of the most common types of skin tumors on cats, and in some cases malignant. The good news: Even though mast cell tumors are a source of concern and can be intermittently itchy, red, and even ulcerated, they tend not to recur or spread to other sites in the body if promptly taken care of.
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