My dog has a growing, painless lump on her leg. Is it serious?

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My female Staffordshire bull terrier who is 4 years old has a lump on her leg, which seems to be growing. It causes her no pain and seems to be colourless but I am unsure what it is. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 40 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This could just be a benign growth, but it is concerning that it's growing. 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 Hazel's vet a call to make her an appointment. Best of luck.

My dog has a growing, painless lump on her leg. Is it serious?

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