Worried about a growth on my senior dog's shoulder. Tumor or cyst?

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I have a senior Chihuahua about two weeks ago I found a growth on his right shoulder. It doesn't seem to be bothering him I don't know if it's a tumor or a cyst and I am really worried about him. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

In a senior dog, there is always a chance a 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. I would take Charlie into a vet on Monday. Best of luck.

Worried about a growth on my senior dog's shoulder. Tumor or cyst?

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