My dog has a sebaceous cyst on his head. Is it safe to leave it?

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My dog has a bump on his head. The vet thinks it’s a sebaceous cyst and said to leave it alone. However, this bump has been there for at least six months. The vet thinks it’s a cyst because he had one on his paw that he drained. The bump on his head has stayed relatively the same size but I’m concerned. Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 4 years and 9 months old | 57 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Trust your vet. As long as the mass does not grow or cause a problem, it is better to leave it alone. Should it start to grow or burst or ooze or get infected, it can be surgically drained or removed.

My dog has a sebaceous cyst on his head. Is it safe to leave it?

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