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My dog has a neck lump and breathing issues. Is it cancer? Treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rhodesian Ridgeback | Female | 4 years and 10 months old | 101 lbs

Hi, I need urgent help. my dog has some lump under the neck for more than 1 and half-year. but my doctor didn't identify it. now he told it may be cancer. so we have to give chemotherapy to the dog. so I channeled another doctor and get medical treatment of him. he is still investigating disease. I have attached the medical reports and Xray. Dog has some breathing difficulties.I need to confirm whether it is cancer or not. if cancer what is the treatment I have to do and how soon do I start it.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on March 5th, 2020

These reports are not conclusive - a biopsy would be useful to determine the underlying cause and to guide the most appropriate treatment. The difficulty breathing is a concern and chest x-rays would be recommended to check for any spread of disease

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