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My dog has new firm lumps on breast and near vagina. Is it cancer?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 6 lbs

I have an appointment set up for Friday at 3:30 but it is the earliest they could get us in. I noticed these lumps today one in the breast and the smaller one next to her vagina. They were never there before. They are firm and I am worried about cancer. Please help.

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Answered By Mariya Gugel, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 31st, 2018

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! An appointment on Friday should be okay, as long as you do not notice the mass bleeding or any discharge coming from the nipple. While these growths may be cancerous, they may also be an infection. Your vet can recommend a fine needle aspirate, which is a procedure that takes a small needle to collect a number of cells that can be looked at under a microscope to determine what the mass is. They may also recommend surgery, along with blood-work and x-rays to make sure that there is no spread or compromise of Juliette's organs. I hope all is well!

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