My dog has growths. Does he need surgery or can we biopsy first?

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My 8yr old boxer/potty male has these growths and vet wants to put him under and remove them. Is it necessary? Can I get needle aspirate of growth to biopsy first? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 8 years and 2 months old | 75 lbs

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

There is something called a cytology where a sample of cells can be sent to the lab to try and get an answer before a biopsy. This could be done before for sure going under anesthesia to remove them. Without some kind of sampling, it is impossible to tell what they are unfortunately. Good luck

My dog has growths. Does he need surgery or can we biopsy first?

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