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We discovered this bump behind our dog's shoulder. It's maybe 3 - 4 mm (1/4 inch) or so. It feels more hard than squishy. It doesn't seem to be an infection and it doesn't bother the dog when we touch it. I'm wondering if anyone has a clue what it might be and whether it's something we should worry about or not.

Thanks in advance.

bump behind dog's shoulder

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    Whereabouts behind the shoulder please, underside or side or topside? It appears to be a nipple. – andrewbuilder Apr 27 '15 at 7:37
  • Looking at it I, myself, probably wouldn't worry about it, but I do make a point to note all new bumps and lumps and point them out to the vet at every visit. – StephenCollins Apr 27 '15 at 17:19
  • yeah, i though it looked a bit like a nipple, too, but it's on the topside of the dog - maybe 2-3 inches from the center of his back. – user249493 Apr 28 '15 at 12:57
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    This a question you should bring to your vet. You dog has light skin and per this answer it could be a cancer – James Jenkins Apr 28 '15 at 19:04
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    It could also just be a cyst. – Kai Jun 6 '18 at 22:18
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I am not a vet. My labs have had bumps like that. I trim around it with hair clipper and clean the area with alcohol. It dries up and goes away. If it does not get better in a couple days then see a vet.

You probably should not squeeze it.

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