Found a strange lump on my dog. What could it be and what to do?

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I'm not sure what this is. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 12 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

That looks like a lump on Gurgi, and it could be a cyst, abscess, lipoma, benign tumor, or malignant tumor. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the 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 to get a sample of it's 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 lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options with you. I would give his vet a call tomorrow to make him an appointment. Best of luck.

Found a strange lump on my dog. What could it be and what to do?

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