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Why is my 7-year-old dog needy with a chest lump and shaking?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 7 years and 1 month old

My dog has a lump on her chest under the skin. She has been acting very needy and follows me everywhere, which is very unlike her. She will sometimes shake for no reason. She has high energy though and high appetite. 7 yrs old

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 17th, 2017

The lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Skittles to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on December 17th, 2017
The lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take her to the vet (not urgent but should probably be done within the next week), they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on November 2nd, 2017
this lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Skittles to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

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