My 12-year-old dog has a soft, painless eye lump. Could it be cancer?

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12 YR old American Stafford Terrier Pitbull 50-60lbs. Had a cancerous tumor removed from right thigh about 2 years ago, fine since. Very energetic and playful. Past maybe 6 months noticed a lump size of a quarter maybe under the right eye, soft to touch and moves slightly. Has not increased in size or decreased. Definitely no sign of pain. Any idea of what this might be? Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 3 months old | 60 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Without an exam or diagnostics, it is near impossible to say. It could be anything from local inflammation/infection to a benign or malignant mass. Given Ruckess' history, an exam with your veterinarian or veterinary oncologist would be recommended. A fine needle aspirate can be done to collect a sample for pathology.

My 12-year-old dog has a soft, painless eye lump. Could it be cancer?

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