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My Boxer has a black raised growth on its jaw. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 4 years and 11 months old | 86 lbs

Boxer..raisen size growth on jaw. Black,matching surrounding area

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 15th, 2020

Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. I'd give Lilly's vet a call in the morning to make her an appointment.

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