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My dog has a benign tumor. Should I get it surgically removed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 months and 2 days old | 17 lbs

If it is a benign tumour on my dog,is it a must to under go a surgery? Ps. Sorry to the previous vet who ansered my question since I would like to give her a

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 19th, 2017

I believe I was the vet who answered your previous question about Siu q! I remember the name of your dog :-) If it's a benign tumor, then it does not need to be removed unless it's affecting her movement in some way, it gets really big, or if it's irritating to her (she's biting at it, scratching at it). I hope this helps :-)

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