My dog has a black scab on her neck. Do I need an expensive biopsy?

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I've noticed a black scab, almost like a lump on Ana's neck 2 weeks ago. We took her to our vet who did an exam and peeled some of it off. She wasn't concerned about cancer and gave us an ointment with steroids to use on it. We have been monitoring it every day. But it is still there, only looks dryer now. We checked back with out vet and they gave us a $750 bill to do a biopsy. We don't have that much right now. Could someone look at the pictures attached (taken over a few days). Pet's info: Dog | Belgian Malinois | Female | spayed | 4 years and 3 months old | 55 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. This may be enough to diagnose her growth. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

My dog has a black scab on her neck. Do I need an expensive biopsy?

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