My Maltese has a growing skin bump. Should I be concerned?

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Hello, I found this bump on my maltese a couple of weeks ago. She is 2.5 years old. It has grown a bit bigger since then, so I am wondering if this is something I should be concerned about. She doesn't react much whenever I touch or lightly squeeze it, and she is usually very receptive to pain. For now, this is the only bump she appears to have. Thank you for your help! Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | spayed | 2 years and 6 months old | 7.5 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It looks like it could just be a sebaceous cyst but the only way to know for sure is to have her examined by a vet. Your vet can aspirate the lump and examine the contents under a microscope and then determine if any treatment is needed.

My Maltese has a growing skin bump. Should I be concerned?

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