My dog has a soft, sponge-like growth on his ear. Is it a tumor?

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Hi, Just noticed this tumor on my dogs ear, right where the ear bends. It is like a 1/2" long and the end looks like a sponge little bigger than a pencil . Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 11 years and 11 months old | 100 lbs

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for your question. I would suspect this isn't anything to be concerned about, however, because it is on an ear and likely to become a problem if it grows, I would have your veterinarian take a look. It isn't only the appearance of a nodule that we worry about, but how it feels, and if it is moveable, or attached to the structures below the skin. Those are things that I cannot tell from a photo. This looks like a small little growth that we would probably monitor over time, but it is an odd location, and it is better to be safe and have it checked out. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog has a soft, sponge-like growth on his ear. Is it a tumor?

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