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Should I be worried?

Our eighteen pound tomcat has some kind of growth on top of his tail, right at the base. It's the same width as his tail and I'd say about a quarter of an inch tall. Its soft to the touch, almost squishy, actually, and it's not bugging him at all. He doesn't even seem to know its there. I'm just curious what it might be, since as far as I know none of our other cats have ever gotten something like this and its the first time I've seen something like it.

Edit: pretty sure I overestimated on the size. He won't stay still long enough for me to get a good look at it.
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ReaperofTime · 46-50, M
Could be an abcess. Just watch it. If it continues to grow. Ask a vet to lance it.
ScrewThisImDone · 26-30, F
I just noticed it when I was petting him earlier tonight, so no idea how long it's actually been there. I told my mom I'd keep an eye on it, though.
ReaperofTime · 46-50, M
@PearlRose: it sounds like an abcess. But just be sure. If it swells. Check it. Let them lance and drain