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What's this lump on my dog's shoulder after a dog attack and mud?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 5 months and 28 days old | 35 lbs

what could this be? he's been in the mud a lot lately and getting baths he was also attacked by a do with light crates on shoulder

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 12th, 2019

It could be a benign lesion, cyst, infection, papilloma, etc. The best thing would be to have your vet take a look at it. Your vet can do a fine needle aspirate, if needed, to help diagnose and then determine the best way to treat.

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