My dog has a bump on his sheath. What could it be and is it serious?

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on November 2nd, 2017

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be an abscess or a growth (either benign or malignant). I recommend you have Looey evaluated by your veterinarian for a test called fine needle aspirate which is an easy, quick and pain-free procedure which in the majority of cases will help reach a diagnosis to identify what the best course of action is based on the findings. If it is just an abscess, they would drain it and start him on antibiotics. Good luck! Keeping my fingers crossed that it is something benign.

  

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on August 12th, 2018

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to know what this is without an examination. This could be a benign or malignant growth. This could even be an abscess. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. 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 him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

  

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