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My Boxer has a lump under his neck. What could it be and what to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 4 years and 1 month old | 120 lbs

My Boxer has a lump under his neck and I would like to know what it could possibly be?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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Published on March 30th, 2018

This lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Jj to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on September 9th, 2018

    It's not anything I can tell you from a picture. I would recommend that you have Max examined by a vet. The vet will look at it and may take a sample with a needle for examination under a microscope. It could be infection, skin disease, parasitic, or even a small tumor.

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