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My pit has a growing lump on his chest. Could it be an embedded BB?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years old | 62 lbs

My 5 yr. old pit has a strange little lump on his chest. It has grown over the course of a month. Worried it may be an imbedded bb from a neighbor kid.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 26th, 2020

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Felix. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian. If it is an actual mass, a small needle can be used to evaluate cells under the microscope to help diagnose the mass. If it is a BB, then they will be able to tell you this as well. I hope this information helps!

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