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Found a pea-sized lump behind my mutt's knee — vet Friday. What questions should I ask?

rescue_sam·8 days·386 views

Nico is ~3yo, 48 lbs, adopted 4 months ago. Lump is firm, moves slightly under skin, doesn't seem painful when I touch it. Maybe there 2 weeks? Hard to tell.

First vet since adoption is Friday (establishing care). I already know they'll probably want a needle sample — anything else I should ask or log before the appointment?

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dr_yamada· 8 days

Photos with a ruler/coin for size, note if it grew fast, and whether it's attached to skin vs deeper. Ask: FNA vs biopsy plan, what "wait and see" would mean, and lymph node check on that leg.

Most pea-sized movable subcutaneous lumps in young dogs are benign — but you're right to get cytology instead of guessing.

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