My puppy has a bony lump on its back and a movable ball. What is it?

This could be a cyst or a benign tumor. 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. I would give Lily's vet a call in the morning to make her an appointment. Best of luck.

I'm concerned this ball could be something serious like a growth. This growth could be malignant or benign. 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 Princess's vet a call to make him an appointment.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These could be benign or malignant growths. Him being a puppy, this could also be a normal accumulation of fat or tissue. There is no way of knowing for sure without an examination though this represents a reason to seek veterinary care. This is usually determined with an examination and a fine needle aspirate (FNA) or a biopsy. Treatment depends on the findings up to that point. I recommend you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!

I am sorry to hear about your concern with Penny. If the area is warm to the touch then one possible cause would be an abscess or infection under the skin. This can result from a small puncture or wound. We can also see cysts or masses (tumors) arise quickly in dogs. Some of these are benign (they don't spread/cause problems or need to be removed if not causing pain) and some are malignant (more aggressive in nature, can spread and need removal). There isn't a way to tell just by looking at the mass what the problem is. I would recommend a visit to the vet. They may recommend an aspiration with a needle to try to remove some cells from the swelling and help determine the cause and therefore the correct treatment.

This can be a benign lump, or it could be a lipoma or cyst. 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. I'd give his vet a call tomorrow to make him an appointment. Best of luck.

Hello, my name is Dr. Shines and I am happy to help. That lump on Beau could be many things including a cyst, hernia or ingrown hair. If it doesn't seem painful, it's staying the same size and if Beau is acting completely normal, I don't think it's an emergency. I would get him examined this week. Once the area is palpated, the veterinarian will have a much better idea what it is and then treatment will be discussed. If it seems painful or changing, or Beau seems to be not himself, I recommend to get him in right away. Check it every day and lightly press around on it to check for pain. I hope this helps and please feel free to reach out with any additional questions.

This very localized lump could be due to a trauma and inflammation/exudation of fluid under the skin in between muscles. Unfortunately it is diffiuclt to be more specific than that without having a feel during physical examination. I would recommend an immediate check up to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat accordingly. 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.