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Why does my dachshund puppy have a soft, changing lump on his neck?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Male | unneutered

Hi there, Just recently I noticed a soft lump on the side of my 6 month old dachshunds neck near his glands. Some days the lump is big and other days it is unnoticeable. It doesn't give him any grief pain wise as when you touch it or push it in he isn't bothered by it but I am still quite concerned. The photo I have attached is from last night when the lump looked quite big compared to normal. Thanks

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on August 6th, 2017

This mass is quite large. I would definitely have your vet do an aspirated and cytology of it while it is there. The fact that it is changing in size makes me concerned that it could be a salivary mucoceole, an infection, or even a mast cell tumor (cancerous but least likely). These can all be serious and some may need medication and or surgery. If it is a salivary mucoceole they may just recommend to continue to watch it since it is getting small sometimes, but I would rather know for sure what it is. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Emily Luisana DVM

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    I would have that looked at and likely sampled. Although it may look different in person, from the pictures I would be concerned about a blocked salivary duct, abscess or enlarged lymph node. I hope this helps!

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