My dog has a hard, painless lump on her head. Should I worry?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | 74 lbs
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.
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Published on February 16th, 2018
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.
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Published on May 25th, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pixie. I would recommend that she sees her veterinarian. She will likely need a procedure known as a fine needle aspirate to determine the type of mass she has on her head. In this procedure, the veterinarian will use a needle to collect a sample of cells to assess under the microscope. If the mass appears suspicious of being cancerous, then it will need to be surgically removed. If it does not and it is not bothering her, then you can safely monitor it. I hope this information helps!
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