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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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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Published on June 13th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Judging by the picture you have provided, I suspect that this is a cyst based on its appearance. However, it is impossible for me to say what this could be for sure without further testing and without being able to examine Hines. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. The veterinarian can insert a small needle into the mass and look at the cells under a microscope to help determine what it could be. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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