My dog has a bump on his head. Could it be a sebaceous cyst?

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I found this tiny bump on zues head the other day hes been fine no issues.. i think its a sebasous cyst. Any ideas? Pics are attached. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 10 years and 2 months old | 6 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

I agree that it looks like it is most likely a sebaceous cyst. Sebaceous cysts tend to grow slowly over time, but should not increase in size rapidly or become red. They can become infected, so it if becomes red or painful, I would recommend having your veterinarian examine it in case it has become infected. If it is enlarging, your vet can perform a simple test called a fine needle aspirate where they use a small needle to collect some cells from the mass, then look at them under the microscope to make sure that it is a benign cyst. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog has a bump on his head. Could it be a sebaceous cyst?

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