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My dog has a pimple-like bump. Should I take him to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 10 months old | 11 lbs

There is a bump on my 4 year old malti poo. His behavior is totally normal but the bump is starting to worry me. It almost looks like a pimple

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 3rd, 2017

This growth needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Oliver to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

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