My dog has a lump on her side. What are affordable diagnosis options?

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My dog has a bump on her side, took her to the vet today and confirmed it was definitely not a lipoma or cyst, the vet recommended I have it removed and biopsied to confirm it’s not malignant BUT I don’t have that kind of money so I’m trying to get another opinion and see if there is anyway to get a better idea for how to handle it.....Remington is a female 5 year old beagle and Bassett mix with great health other than the bump

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear that Remington has this lump on her side. It looks like a papillomatous wart-like mass, which is benign and common in beagles and basset hounds. However, your veterinarian is correct in that the only way to know for sure would be to remove the mass and submit it for biopsy. Alternatively, you can monitor the mass closely each day for any changes in size or color. If the mass remains static or unchanged in size for over 1-2 months, it is most likely benign and nothing to worry about. If the mass increases in size or starts to bother Remington, you may want to investigate further by having at least a small sample of the mass submitted for biopsy. I hope this is helpful!

My dog has a lump on her side. What are affordable diagnosis options?

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