My senior Maltese has a red hard bump on her back. Should I see a vet?

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My Maltese has a red hard bump on the middle part of her back. Is this something I should be concerned about? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | spayed | 11 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes, I would be concerned because any lump in a senior dog could be malignant. It could also be benign or a cyst. 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'd give Sasha's vet a call in the morning to make her an appointment. Best of luck.

My senior Maltese has a red hard bump on her back. Should I see a vet?

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