My dog has a lump on his leg. What to do if I can't see a vet?

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Can someone please tell me what this is?! I just found it under my dogs back leg and im terrified. Hes very hard to get to a vet. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 9 years and 9 months old | 65 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

First of all, don't be terrified of this lesion! I agree that it's quite prominent, but it could be due to any number of issues. Some possibilities include a benign cyst, skin tag, or a benign or malignant mass. The only way to differentiate between these conditions is with some diagnostic testing. I understand that it's difficult to get an appointment with a vet right away, but the good news is that this isn't an emergency. It will be okay if you have to wait a week or two to see a vet with Bullet. Your vet will need to perform a physical exam and a cytology, which uses a needle to draw a few cells from this lesion for microscopic analysis. Further testing may be recommended, depending on what they see, or they may recommend surgical removal or monitoring of this lesion. Until your appointment, continue to keep a close eye on this area for any sudden growth, ulceration, or discharge. I've included an article below about cytology. I hope that everything goes well for Bullet! https://www.petcoach.co/article/cytology-101-whats-in-a-lump/

My dog has a lump on his leg. What to do if I can't see a vet?

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