My senior dog has a scabby growth near her butt. Is it serious?

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My dog have some kind of growth next to her butt hole, it have some scabs as well, not sure what that is. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 13 years and 4 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I see that Akilla is a senior dog, and unfortunately in senior dogs, there is always a chance that a growth is 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. Give her vet a call to make her an appointment. Best of luck.

My senior dog has a scabby growth near her butt. Is it serious?

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