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My dog has a painful lump on his tail for a while. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 53 lbs

My dog has a lump on the bottom of his tail no one can touch and it it hurts him and his had it for a while he but his been pretty healthy and hasnt gotten bigger

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 30th, 2018

This lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Hercules to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

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