My dog has a hard, painless lump on her head. Should I worry?

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Hi, My staffy has developed a small lump at the base of her split skull. It is hard, but doesn’t seem painful, or bothering her it all. She is 6 years old, and fit and healthy in every other way. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | 74 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

There can be several causes of a lump like this, including a seroma or hematoma from hitting her head on something, an abscess or infection, an enlarged lymph node or salivary gland (if the lump is lower toward the jaw), a tumor or cyst, among a few others. Since some of these issues need veterinary care to resolve, I would recommend that Fifi get checked out by a vet. After physical examination, the vet may recommend a needle aspirate and microscopic exam or x-rays to see what the cause of the lump could be.

My dog has a hard, painless lump on her head. Should I worry?

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