What is this small bump on my dog's stomach? Should I worry?

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  Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 2nd, 2019

  Pets can get many types of lumps and bumps. Most of these tumors will be benign but some will be malignant and you can't tell by looks. Here is a helpful link discussing the various types of skin masses in general: https://www.petcoach.co/article/lumps-and-bumps-on-your-pet/ Since that mass is so large, I do recommend to have it checked out to be safe. The doctor may recommend to aspirate the mass to examine the cells under a microscope. That is one of the best ways to know what it is and if further action is needed. Hopefully it's nothing serious.

  

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  Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on September 18th, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing for sure without an examination though this represents a reason to seek veterinary care. This is usually determined with an examination and a fine needle aspirate (FNA) or a biopsy. Treatment depends on the findings up to that point. I recommend you have Star evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!

  

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  Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 17th, 2017

  Any growth needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Daisy 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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