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My dog has a painful lump on his tail for a while. What to do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 53 lbs

My dog has a lump on the bottom of his tail no one can touch and it it hurts him and his had it for a while he but his been pretty healthy and hasnt gotten bigger

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 30th, 2018

This lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Hercules 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 August 19th, 2017
Any growth/cyst needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take Marlie 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 20th, 2016
Those lumps need to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors and infection that could look like this. take Nalah to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the Bumps 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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