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My dog has a cyst-like lump on her hind leg. Should it be removed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 6 years and 10 months old | 65 lbs

My dog seven has cyst like little bumpey like as bog buckle on rear hind leg. Should get removed?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2017

This cyst on Shena may need to be removed surgically, but that would be up to the vet to decide. If she does have a cyst, they can tend to reoccurring, and removing them is often best. I would take Shena into a vet who can decide the best course of treatment for this lump.

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