My senior dog has a firm lump on his chest. Should I see a vet?

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12.5 years old and a Staffordshire bull terrier. He has had lumps & bumps removed before none were bad. This one on his chest feels more firm and is stuck to his chest wall. All his others were somewhat loose & moveable. I've attached some photos. I'm cautious about bringing him to the vet as he has been operated on 6 times before and I'm worried about his age and going under. Any advise would be much appreciated. Thank you. I've also attached some photos. Kindest regards. Rob. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 12 years old | 65 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Hi Rob! With a dog Captain Rob's age, there is always a concern that any lump could be malignant. Given that this lump is more firm and stuck to his chest wall, that makes it even more concerning. This is something that should be checked out by a vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump (no anesthesia required) to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. I'd have him seen by a vet next week. I hope this helps!

My senior dog has a firm lump on his chest. Should I see a vet?

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