My Great Dane has a large lump on his torso. Is it a serious concern?

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My great dane has a lump on his torso/rib area the size of my palm. Having a hard time getting an appointment and was wondering how crucial this sounds! He is 180 lbs and 5 yrs 8 mo old. These first 2 pictures are not my dog but taken to show location. The 3rd is him but I can't get a good shot. He has been panting and restless for a couple of days but he's been known to do that from time to time when his hips hurt so I thought it was that but then noticed the lump today. Not sure if it's relatr. Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Male | neutered | 5 years and 8 months old | 180 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Brody. Given his age and the fact that he's a giant breed dog (who typically do not live as long as other breeds of dogs), there is a chance this could be a malignant growth. It could also be a cyst, lipoma, or benign growth. 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. I would try to get into his vet to get this checked out. I hope this helps!

My Great Dane has a large lump on his torso. Is it a serious concern?

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