My senior dog has a lump, is tired, and not eating. What's wrong?

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My dog is older and has a lump on his front shoulder and I am wondering what it is, he’s not acting the same he’s more tired. He is also not eating much. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered | 9 years and 8 months old | 18 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

A lump near the shoulder could be an enlarged lymph node, an abscess, a cyst, a tumor, etc. I would recommend that you have Roscoe examined by a vet, especially since you have noticed a behavior change. The vet will do a thorough physical exam, and may want to collect a sample of cells from the lump to examine under the microscope. They may also recommend blood work or other diagnostics to see what could be going on.

My senior dog has a lump, is tired, and not eating. What's wrong?

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