Why does my dog have a hard, painless lump on the side of its face?

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It feels hard, on the side of face. No visible color change and no pain when touched. About 1.5 inches on size. Any ideas? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 45 lbs

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure if you tried to attach photos, but if so, nothing came through so you might want to try again. A swelling on the side of the face could be a few things depending on the location. It could be an abscess from a wound or bad tooth, an enlarged lymph node, an insect sting, or a tumor. Your veterinarian can perform a fine needle aspirate, where cells are collected with a needle and examined under a microscope. By identifying the type of cells, your veterinarian can make a diagnosis and start appropriate treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why does my dog have a hard, painless lump on the side of its face?

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