My older dog has a small, hard, black lump. What should I do?

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My 9 year old German Shepherd has a small pea sized hard black lump. It doesn't seem to bother him and he is in good shape.... other than being overweight. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 years and 11 months old | 150 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This lump on Sam could be benign or malignant. In an older dog, there is always a chance any lump could be malignant. 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 its 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 the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. Give his vet a call tomorrow to make him an appointment. I hope this helps!

My older dog has a small, hard, black lump. What should I do?

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