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My dog has a lump on its snout. Is it a tumor, infection, or other?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Akita | Male | unneutered | 11 years and 4 months old | 87.5 lbs

Hi, I need help, noticed this mass on dog snout, atm cant reach vet for a week due to CORONA. Looks like a tumor dunno how dangerous it can be. Thanks. Its a 11 year old akita. Thank you very much

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on May 19th, 2020

I don’t think you need rush Kibo to the vet, but it should be examined. It could be a tumor, skin infection, fungal infection/ringworm, autoimmune disease, etc. The only way to know for certain what is going on is to examine a sample of cells under the microscope.

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