My dog has a soft, liquid lump on its ear. Is it a tick or cyst?

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dog has what looks like a cyst at bottom of ear. It looks soft, is shaped like a tulip bulb, is light and dark, and seems to have liquid inside. Any idea? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Male | neutered | 5 years and 6 months old | 10 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Check the bottom of this "cyst" for tiny legs. If there are legs, it is a fat tick which will fall off soon or which you should be able to easily remove. If you do not see legs this could be a cyst or a little tumor. You should have it examined by your veterinarian, as it is not possible to distinguish these by just looking at a photo. A cyst can be evacuated. To identify a tumor, 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.

My dog has a soft, liquid lump on its ear. Is it a tick or cyst?

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