My 3-year-old Schnauzer has a lump. What could it be? Is it serious?

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3 year old schnauzer had this for 2weeks now doesn't limped or lick it any ides. Pet's info: Dog | Standard Schnauzer | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 7 months old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is possible this could be a skin tumor called a histiocytoma which we can see in younger dogs. You can read about them here http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1676. Other possibilities include other tumors such as mast cell tumor, inflammatory nodule due to a ringworm infection (fungal disease), a granuloma due to a foreign body, and more. An exam by your vet is needed to help determine the cause. This may involve a needle aspirate of the swelling to collect cells to aid in identification.

My 3-year-old Schnauzer has a lump. What could it be? Is it serious?

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