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My dog has a new skin lump. What could it be and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on August 5th, 2021

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I suspect this is a granuloma or a skin mass. A visit at your local vets is recommended to make the definite diagnosis and to start treatment for your dog. Your vet may have to take a needle aspirate from the lump to find out what kind of growth it is. Alternatively, treatment with steroids and antiseptic solution could be trialed first. If the growth responds to the treatment, it would strongly point towards the diagnosis of granuloma.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 9th, 2018

    This could be a bacterial infection, some inflammatory skin infection or a tumor. I suggest you make an appointment with your vet for an exam on Monday. Your vet may want to take a tissue sample to verify what type of lesion it is and how to treat it.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on January 29th, 2019

    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 Graham evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!

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