My 16-year-old dog has hard and soft lumps. What should I do?

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My dog is 16 yrs old and developing cataracts. He also has lumps on his back that are hard, and a large lump on his chest that is soft. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered | 16 years and 2 months old | 22 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These lumps could be benign or malignant growths. 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. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

My 16-year-old dog has hard and soft lumps. What should I do?

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