My dog has a growth near his anus. What is it? Should I see a vet?

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I just found a marble size growth to the side and above my dog's anus. He doesn't have his anal glands anymore as they were surgically removed. I don't think it's has been there long but I'm not really feeling his butt often and it's not really visible. When I squeeze it a little, he will sit down as if it's uncomfortable bit it doesn't seem to hurt him. He has quite a few looked, but this seems like a unusual spot & I'm terrified! What could it be & should I take him in tomorrow morning? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 years and 4 months old | 28 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

This is most likely a benign skin tumor that is just an awkward place. BUT it could also be some other masses that are cancerous. I would take him to your vet tomorrow or Monday and have them do a cytology of it to ensure it isn't cancerous. Either way I would talk to your vet about removing it. Due to its location it is likely much easier to remove now while it is small instead of waiting until it gets large and involving the surrounding delicate structures. I hope this helps!

My dog has a growth near his anus. What is it? Should I see a vet?

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