My dog has a pink growth with a black spot. Should I see a vet?

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My dog has a pink wart type of growth on her shoulder but I see a black spot on it and want to know if it needs to be examined. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Female | spayed | 7 years and 4 months old | 18 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. This lump on Ophelia could be caused by a wart, but it could also be due to a benign tumor or a malignant tumor. 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 Ophelia seen by a vet on Monday or Tuesday to have this lump examined and diagnosed so it can be treated as needed.

My dog has a pink growth with a black spot. Should I see a vet?

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