Hello! Asahi has a bump on her butthole, is it normal & how do we get rid of it? Thank you!

Updated On March 13th, 2023

Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Female | unspayed | 2 years old | 12 lbs

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

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This may be normal for her or it may be a small mass or local irritation. You can monitor it for rapid change or growth then see your veterinarian if indicated or you can schedule an appointment sooner for a physical exam. It is a very sensitive area, so sedation may be required if your vet recommends a fine needle aspirate. This will allow collection of a sample of the lump to send out for pathology. This may provide a definitive diagnosis. Any treatment may depend on that diagnosis.

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