My dog has a growing ear lump. Are home remedies safe or effective?

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Hi. My dog developed this growth on his ear approximately 3 months ago and it's gradually been getting bigger... What is an at home remedy to cure this? I once had a similar type of viral or bacterial growth on my body and my skin doctor used liquid nitrogen to freeze it and within a few days it fell off my body. Is something like that a viable option or perhaps drops of hydrogen peroxide or apple cider vinegar? I simply would like to explore an inexpensive at Home Solution if I can. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 64 lbs

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

I wish I had a good home remedy option for you, but apple cider vinegar or hydrogen peroxide will not resolve that mass. Similar to what your doctor did for you, your vet may be able to use liquid nitrogen and freeze the mass off, but that would require a trip to the vet. There is a salve called blood root salve that some people will use at home, but is considered potentially very dangerous and not recommended to be used for benign masses or without veterinary supervision, so I would not recommend trying that on this particular mass. I would recommend having your veterinarian evaluate the mass and decide if they can remove it with a local anesthetic or with liquid nitrogen. Good luck! I hope that answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog has a growing ear lump. Are home remedies safe or effective?

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