Soft lump on my dog's rib cage, not painful. Does she need an ER vet?

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Hi, We noticed a soft lump on my dog's rib cage yesterday and it was definitely was not there before as I am very close to her. it is about tennis ball size. she is about 1 1/2 year old cockapoo. Shall I take her to an emergency vet. she doesn't seem to be in any pain. Thank you Hope Abercrombie. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

As long as Berry seems to be eating, drinking and acting normally without any signs of discomfort, you should not need to take her to an emergency vet today and can wait to go to your local vet tomorrow. However, if Berry is bothered by the mass, licking at it, or otherwise feeling unwell, she should be evaluated today. The mass could be due to an abscess, benign or malignant mass, cyst, etc. The vet will be able to draw out a sample of cells for microscopic examination so that the best course of treatment can be determined. I hope that all goes well!

Soft lump on my dog's rib cage, not painful. Does she need an ER vet?

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