PLEASE HELP! My cat has a pink tag behind his ear (Picture attached)

yn1020

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PLEASE HELP!!
can anybody please tell me what this is? Its pinkish skin(tag) behind his ear!
I've had my cat for 2 years but i dont remember seeing this before.
I'm not even sure if this is his hair or skin.. i tried pressing and my cat seems calm.. he doesn't seem like he's in pain but my cat is very timid and shy that he won't express his pain.
I might have to take him to a vet tomorrow but i'm praying it's nothing bad..
 

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While it looks like a skin tag or an area healing from a bad scratch, pictures can be deceiving, anytime a lump or bump is found, warrants a check from the vet promptly.  Don't wait, get him seen, you'll have peace of mind for doing so. 
 

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Looks like a healing scab area from a puncture wound to me, but see your vet to make sure. I watch areas like this and if they get bigger or worse I go to the vet. But I've got a lot of cats and have to do a lot of self first aide. I have a salve antibiotic and a antimicrobial spray that I got at the local farm supply store, both work well on areas like this. Good luck, I really think your little one will be fine!
 

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Did you go to the vet and found out what this is? I have a 4 month old kitten and he has the same thing on the same location and your post is the only thing I have found about this skin tag or whatever it is. I know it’s been a few years since you posted this but hopefully you’ll see this 😁
 
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