My dog has a hard bump on his tail that oozes. Is it a cyst?

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My dog has this bump on his tail, the contents are hard and it doesn’t bother him when the bump is touched, the contents seem to start to come out when squeezed but I didn’t want to squeeze it out in case it leads to an infection. Do you have any idea what it is? Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Male | neutered | 4 years and 11 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be a cyst. 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. Give Riley's vet a call to make him an appointment. Best of luck.

My dog has a hard bump on his tail that oozes. Is it a cyst?

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