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My dog has a clear fluid-filled lump on his ear. Is it a tumor?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | 11 years old | 10 lbs

My dog a a big white transparent ball on his ear is that a tumor? If not what is it?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on December 27th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Thanks for the pictures! I see these commonly around the ears and neck. They tend to be benign cysts. They are clear because there is fluid in them. You can have the cyst drained but they tend to fill back up. You can discuss removing it with your Vet, if the cyst is smaller than 8 mm maybe they can remove it with lidocaine. I hope this helps and I wish Toby the best!

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