My dog has a small cyst on her chin. Should I take her to the vet?

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Chrissy has recently grown what looks like a small cyst on her chin. What do you recommend I do about it?

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I recommend to have Chrissy examined by her veterinarian. Most skin masses will be benign but some will be malignant. It is important to have the lesion examined and palpated. If the doctor is concerned about a potential malignancy, they will recommend some form of testing. Very commonly this will be a fine needle aspirate. They will extract a small amount of cells and examine them microscopically. This is one of the best ways to know if this is serious or not. It’s always better to play it safe with something like this. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog has a small cyst on her chin. Should I take her to the vet?

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