Why is my dog's hard chin lump moving? What could be the cause?

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Our dog developed a lump on the left side of his chin through the night Saturday night. We thought it was an insect bite. Yesterday it was under his chin more centralized. Tonight it is smaller,but further back under his chin. It does appear to be smaller. Would this be swelling from a bite or Salvatore duct issues? Why would the lump move. It feels hard, not pussy. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 2 years and 8 months old | 80 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is hard to say much about this lump without seeing it. Could you post again with a photo? Regardless, even with a photo we may not be able to tell you what is going on. Lumps don't usually move around so that is strange. So my best recommendation would be to get him to a vet for an exam. I doubt it is an insect bite. Some possibilities: 1. abscess (even if it is firm) - it may not be filled with pus just yet. The abscess may just be forming. 2. cyst 3. tumor (like a histiocytoma) 4. enlarged lymph node 5. enlarged salivary gland So, he really needs to see a vet to get this figured out. That way the proper treatment can be instituted. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Why is my dog's hard chin lump moving? What could be the cause?

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