My dog has a painful bump behind her nose. When should I see a vet?

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Hello my dog has a bump just behind her nose it's small but seems to bother her then you touch it or go near it. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 10 years and 4 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This bump on Missy could be a cyst, a benign tumor, or a malignant tumor. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. I would have Missy seen by the vet today or tomorrow to have the lump examined and diagnosed to it can be treated as needed.

My dog has a painful bump behind her nose. When should I see a vet?

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