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Should I worry about lumps under my dog's jaw and on her foot?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 2 years and 7 months old | 6 lbs

My dog has a lump which is kind of like a grape size under her jaw, is it life threating. Also she has a lump on her foot

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Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2017

Hi there. It’s likely not life threatening but the lumps should be checked by a vet. It could be a salivary gland, a lymph node or a true growth. Your get can test what types of cells are in the growths and give you a diagnosis and advice on what to do from there. Best wishes to you and Rosie and thanks for using Pet Coach.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 29th, 2017

    It could be either an enlarged lymph node or an abscess. if it is an enlarged lymph node this could be either a condition called lymphoma (cancer) or an infection in that area that is causing the enlarged lymph node. basically all options need to be checked and treated as soon as possible.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

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    Published on March 19th, 2017

    Every lump which increases in size is a concern. Abscesses, lymph nodes, tumors and salivary cysts all develop in this area and i strongly recommend a full vet check as soon as possible. They may wish to sample the lumps to determine the underlying cause

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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    Published on December 2nd, 2018

    Unfortunately it is difficult to say what it is without seeing it in person and aspirating it. I would have your vet examine her and take an aspirate of it to look under the microscope or send to a pathologist. It could be the lymph node which could indicate lymphoma but could also just be a reactive lymph node secondary to an infection. It could also be a salivary mucoceole which is in the salivary gland located in a similar location. I hope this helps!

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