Just noticed a bleeding bump on my dog's face. What is this growth?

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 10th, 2019

  This lump on Damien's face could be a cyst, a benign tumor, or a malignant tumor. In a dog his age, there's always a chance a lump could be malignant. 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. Give his vet a call tomorrow to make him an appointment. Best of luck.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 17th, 2020

  Hi, and thanks for your question.
  This lump/bump/growth should be ideally examined by your local vet to have a diagnosis established.
  Your vet may want to perform an FNA (fine needle aspiration) or a biopsy to sample the bump and determine its underlying nature.
  Differentials would include skin cysts, infections, benign or more malignant type of tumors.
  Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
  

  

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on November 27th, 2017

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. She is adorable! Good luck and have a good night!

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on July 6th, 2016

  Any suspicious lump should be checked out by your vet. It could be a clogged pore (since it's near the whiskers), it could be a cyst, an benign tumor, or a malignant tumor. I recommend taking West into your vet. Your vet can perform a test on it called a fine needle aspirate to see what it is. To do this, your vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of it's cells, then examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform.

  

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