My dog has a growth in his ear. What is it and should I see a vet?

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Have a growth like a ball in my dogs ear. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 60 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This growth in Zeus's ear could be due to a cyst, an abscess, a benign tumor, or a malignant tumor. Any suspicious growths should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the growth to get a sample of it's cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. I would have Zeus seen a vet on Monday to have his growth examined and diagnosed so it can be treated.

My dog has a growth in his ear. What is it and should I see a vet?

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