My dog has a bleeding growth. Is it cancer? Should I see a vet now?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Piper! The only way we can 100% know for sure a mass isn't cancerous is by either aspirating the mass with a needle or biopsying it. When a mass changes I always recommend that the animal be seen by their Vet to have it checked. The fact the mass opened up dictates the need to have it looked at and a minimum of antibiotics started. Hopefully it is just a ruptured follicular cyst that is infected. But I think you should have the mass removed and biopsied. I am afraid it will not heal well and continually leak bloody fluid. I hope this helps and I wish Piper the best!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think you should have this checked. The fact that it was previously known to be benign, does not mean that now it cannot be malignant. If it has gotten bigger, it would be great to sample it again. I recommend you have Lily 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. In some cases, a biopsy is needed for a diagnosis. If it truly is benign then removal is not necessarily recommended. However, if it is malignant and it has not spread to other locations, then surgical removal is recommended. Good luck! Keeping my fingers crossed that it is something benign.

Oh no, poor Molly! That growth certainly doesn't look normal and I would definitely have it checked out by a vet. As long as she is eating and drinking normally, otherwise behaving normally, and is going to the bathroom normally, I would not say this is an emergency. It can wait until the morning to have her seen by a vet. In a senior dog, this growth could potentially be a malignant tumor, but it could also be a benign tumor. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the growth to get a sample of it's 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 is found, the vet can discuss treatment options with you. I hope this helps!

In a dog Rugz's age, yes there is a chance this could be cancerous. 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 to make him an appointment.

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. Good luck and have a good day!

Hello. I am sorry to hear that Odin has a lump. Bleeding masses on the skin can be anything from a wart which is of no concern, to cutaneous hemangiosarcoma. Bringing your dog to the vet to have it looked at, and possibly removed or have a biopsy done is the best thing you can do for Odin. Without looking at it, and ultimately without a biopsy, you cannot know if it is cancerous or not. Good luck with Odin.

I'm sorry to hear Chopper is having issues. Growths like you are describing can be age-related wart-like growths known as adenomas, but they can also be types of skin cancer. If they are bleeding and irritated, they can need to be removed in order to resolve the issue regardless of whether they are benign (non-cancer) or not. I would recommend he be evaluated by his regular veterinarian to determine what kinds of bumps they are, whether or not they are concerning and what options you have to stop the bleeding and get him back to normal. Good luck!