My dog has an ear mass. Should I wait 10 days or get it removed?

Question

Hi , I asked earlier about a mass that suddenly appeared on my dog's ear. I went to the vet she did a fine needle aspirate where she used a small needle to collect some cells from the mass, then look at them under the microscope. She couldnt determine if it is MCT or histiocytoma To be sure she said we need to remove it and send to biopsy But she also offered to wait 10 more days and see if it gets bigger or smaller.... My question is whether I should wait the 10 days or not ? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 6 months old | 16 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! In my opinion Liko is a bit old to get a histiocytoma. They tend to occur in dogs 3 years or younger, maybe 5 years. To me it looks like a sebaceous adenoma, which are also benign. I think it is fine to wait another 10 days as long as it isn't growing at a super fast rate. I hope this helps and I wish you and Liko the best!

My dog has an ear mass. Should I wait 10 days or get it removed?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What to do if my cat has a small hole with pus coming from its ear?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My pet keeps scratching its ear. What's causing this problem?

My pet's ear mite treatment isn't working. What else could it be?

Dog licking paws, fur loss, and jaw wound: Could it be allergies?

Is there a chart for dog food protein biological value and digestibility?

Share