My dog's harness lump is growing and getting worse. Could it be cancer?

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Our Jack Russel Patch 15 (identic pic) 2yrs ago got a 2" size hard lump where his buckle was on bodyharness. asked Vet who monitored it. Patch then opened it scratching, went sceptic, anti-biotics helped ,then Vet punctured it to drain, got much worse. 2nd set anti-biotics, its spread 3x width & 1" lump, his leg bone is digging into lower part which has become a ball. Hair is growing from the exposed skin but puncture really aggravated it. Vet says may operate, doesnt know if its malignant. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | unneutered | 15 years and 4 months old

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

My dog's harness lump is growing and getting worse. Could it be cancer?

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