Why does my Akita have a hard lump in her ear she keeps scratching?

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My akita has a hard growth in her ear. She scratches at it. It's about 1cm wide and hard. Pet's info: Dog | Akita | Female | spayed

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your Akita. There are many different skin growths that can occur in dogs. Some are more benign, such as sebaceous adenomas, where others are malignant and can spread/behave aggressively such as mast cell tumors. Unfortunately without examining the growth we cannot tell you what type of mass you have. The safest course of action would be to set up an appointment with your vet. They can examine the area and may recommend what is called a fine needle aspirate, where a small needle is inserted into the growth to collect cells to aid in identification of the mass which can help determine the appropriate course of action (i.e. just monitor for changes versus surgical removal).

Why does my Akita have a hard lump in her ear she keeps scratching?

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