My 4-month-old puppy has a hard pink bump on his back. Is it serious?

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I’m concerned about a bump I found on my 4.5-month old Cavalier puppy. It’s right below his right shoulder blade on his back, is hard, is about 8mm round, and is pink in color. It looks like a skin tumor; is that even possible for such a young dog? Should I be worried? His next vet appointment isn’t scheduled until he’s 6 months. Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 21 days old | 15.5 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Wallace. Based on the photo that you've attached and your description of the lesion I would not be overly concerned about this. It is possible that it is a cyst or a build of debris within the hair follicle/sweat gland. If it continues to get bigger, it develops a colored/odorous discharge, or Wallace begins to itch at the area it is possible that it could be infected. If this happens I would recommend having Wallace seen by your veterinarian. Hope this helps!

My 4-month-old puppy has a hard pink bump on his back. Is it serious?

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