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My dog has a lump. Could it be cancer and when should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 4 months old | 10 lbs

Hi my mums dog has a lump. Just wondering if we should be concerned

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 3rd, 2017

I am not sure where on the body this is located, however because of the color of this mass I would be concerned that it could be cancerous, especially if it has been a persistent mass for more than a week or two. I would highly recommend taking Buffy in to your vet to have this mass removed and sent off for analysis so that it is properly identified so that we know if this is definitively cancer or not. I hope Buffy is ok and also that you are able to get good results on this mass. Best wishes and take care.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    This lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Buffy 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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