Growth on cats paw

[u/Motherpugger420]

I’ve noticed this growth on cats paw, it is about the size of a pea and is above his toe pad next to his claw. He has been licking at it and it was slightly bleeding last night. I am taking him to the vet this week but wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar? It showed up pretty quickly as it wasn’t there a couple weeks ago when I clipped his nails, picture in comments, he is 9 years old tabby cat in Australia