My dog has a neck lump and a dry, bald spot. Should I see a vet?

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My 9 year old terrier has a bulge on her neck we didn’t see till yesterday after a shave. It’s pretty big but she doesn’t seem bothered by it. She’s more concerned with a dry patch that won’t go away and is losing fur there it’s almost bald. Pet's info: Dog | Cairn Terrier | Female

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This bulge could be a growth of some sorts. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. Give Coco's vet a call to make her an appointment, and while there, the vet can check out the dry patch of skin.

My dog has a neck lump and a dry, bald spot. Should I see a vet?

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