What is this spot on my dog? Can it wait until Saturday for the vet?

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I just found this spot on my dog....any idea what it may be? I'm not able to take him to the vet till Saturday... Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 14 days old | 70 lbs

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. This is unlikely to be an emergency so it is ok to go to the veterinarian on Saturday unless something changes with him at home and she does not appear to be doing well at some point. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!

What is this spot on my dog? Can it wait until Saturday for the vet?

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