My 1-year-old puppy has a growing lump on her neck. What should I do?

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Hi I have a puppy that is 1 year well almost a year old and she has this lump on the side of her neck kind of under her ear and i noticed it growing. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 60 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Any lump which is growing in size or changing in texture or colour needs to be assessed by a vet to rule out sinister causes such as tumours - even though they are rare in dogs this young they are not impossible. Other possible causes are cysts, abscesses and enlarged lymph nodes to name a few

My 1-year-old puppy has a growing lump on her neck. What should I do?

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