My dog's head bump is changing and painful. What could it be?

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I have a 10 yr old golden lab, a few months ago she had a growth appear on her head. It wasnt irritating her, her personality and eating habits havent changed at all. I figured it was just a skin tag and didnt read into it too much but have kept an eye on it. Recently the growth has gone from being one bump, to having multiple smaller bumps on it. She will no longer let me touch it or get close to it, so I think it's starting to hurt her. I do plan on taking her to the vet later this month. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 7 months old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I think that’s a good idea to get it checked out. Anytime a mass changes, you should be concerned for cancer but hopefully it’s not that serious. Try to get her in as soon as you can. The doctor may need to aspirate that mass to get the diagnosis. If Katie will allow it, a cool (not cold) compress may also make it feel better. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog's head bump is changing and painful. What could it be?

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