My dog has a breast lump for months. Should I be worried about it?

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I think dog haves a tumer in her boob and had it for some months and she does not mind it. Will she be okay I will go to the vet soon but i am scard of it. Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 1 month old

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Poor Hooch! I understand your concerns. Her tumor is quite pronounced and is suspicious for a mammary gland tumor given the location. Fortunately for dogs, 50% of these tumors are benign. However, it is concerning that it has gotten this large over a few months. Hooch should go to the vet sooner rather than later and will likely need to have this mass surgically removed and biopsied to determine if it is benign or malignant. Your vet will also discuss if chest x-rays are indicated to determine if cancer has spread to the lungs (if this mass is malignant). I hope that all goes well!

My dog has a breast lump for months. Should I be worried about it?

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