My senior Bichon Frise has a new growth. What could this bump be?

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hi i have a bishion frise shes about 10 years old. she has had this growth for a few months now. i am worried. any ideas of what it might be? Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Female | spayed | 23 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This may be a little abscess, a cyst or a tumor (warts are benign tumors, btw.). You should have it examined by your veterinarian, as it is not possible to distinguish these by just looking at a photo. An abscess can usually be treated with antibiotics and/or be lanced, and 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 senior Bichon Frise has a new growth. What could this bump be?

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