My dog has a lump on her vulva that's growing. What should I do?

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My dog has a lump on her vagina. It hasn't been causing her any discomfort, I don't think she knows it's even there. It's been there for about 3 months, however today I noticed it had grown in size a little, so I am quite concerned. She is due a vets appointment, but the earliest she can be seen is another 10 days. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 years and 1 month old | 11 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for the photo of the lump on the side of Lily's vulva, I can see it clearly in the photo. From the photo, it doesn't appear to be ulcerated, bleeding, or look otherwise "nasty" on the outside. That doesn't necessarily rule out it being a malignant lump, but this appearance is better than it being what I described above, if that makes sense. While there is a chance it could be malignant, given her age, there is also a possibility that it could simply be a benign growth, a good possibility given its appearance. Again, I can't say that for certain, but benign growths and malignant growths tend to have certain characteristics, and appearance can be one of those characteristics (but not always!). Sorry that I can't be more specific, but unfortunately I cannot be specific without seeing her in person. I do think it's good that you are having her seen by a vet for this, especially since it has grown in size a little, and waiting another 10 days does not seem like a big deal in this case. If you are especially concerned, you can ask to be put on the cancellation list, where they can call you a spot opens up sooner. I hope this helps!

My dog has a lump on her vulva that's growing. What should I do?

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