What's this bump on my dog's neck/back? Should I be concerned?

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Hello, what it can be? It's behind the neck, on the back. Pet's info: Dog | English Cocker Spaniel | Male | unneutered | 7 years and 3 months old | 29 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This may be a pimple (little abscess), cyst or a tumor. . An abscess can usually be treated with antibiotics and/or be lanced, and a cyst can be evacuated. Your vet may want to do a fine needle aspirate (he takes some material from the bump with a needle and then looks at it under the microscope) to determine whether the mass is concerning. This may also just be a wart. You can observe this for a week or two and if it does not grow, just keep an eye on it. If it grows, take your dog to your vet for an exam.

What's this bump on my dog's neck/back? Should I be concerned?

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