My dog has a black bump on his head from scratching. Is it serious?

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My dog started with a bump on his head at the base of his ear. He scratched it causing it to bleed. The bleeding stopped, however it has turned black in color and its been about 3 weeks now. It has stayed the same size? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 7 years and 1 month old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would have Bentley seen by a vet tomorrow for this bump. It could be a cyst, a benign tumor, or a malignant tumor. Any suspicious bumps 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 bump 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. Once the cause of the bump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options with you, which may include removal of it.

My dog has a black bump on his head from scratching. Is it serious?

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