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My mini dachshund has a golf ball-sized lump on her tail. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | 10 lbs

Hello my mini dachsund has a large growth the size of a golf ball on her tail/rear.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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Published on July 15th, 2017

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