My dog has.A BOIL LUMP ON HER leg, 3month ago doesn't bother

Hello, you are through to Dr Linda, a UK based vet with 10 years of clinical experience.I'm sorry to hear this and appreciate your concern.Has a vet ever examined the lump?Does it seem to bother Betty?

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As the lump is underneath the fur, it is difficult to comment much on its appearance.It doesn't look like a wart or skin tag and is something I'd want to be examined in person.There are several things it could be, most of which are benign and a few which are sinister.We'd consider a fatty lump, cyst, mast cell tumour etc.As it's been present for a few months and hasn't gotten smaller, it would be sensible to sample it.This usually means a Fine Needle Aspirate whereby we pop a needle in and suck out some cells for analysis. She can be awake for this and it is very quick and easy.Results usually take less than a week.If we can confirm it is a benign lump, we'd likely just leave it and monitor it as its not bothering Betty and shouldn't affect mobility.If it is something more worrying, it would be good to remove it now, before it gets any bigger.

Unfortunately this isn't something we can tell from a photo or in person exam.While we can sometimes rule out a cancer if the lump is an obvious cyst or skin tag, this isn't the case here.Cancerous lumps tend to grow quickly and be firm and well attached to the skin. They may bleed or ulcerate. However, they can also look like benign lumps. The only way to tell with a lump like this, is by analysing the cells I'm afraid.