{"id":2064,"date":"2026-01-15T16:28:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T00:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sbahvet.com\/blog\/?p=2064"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:29:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T00:29:55","slug":"cysts-vs-tumors-on-dogs-what-that-lump-might-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sbahvet.com\/blog\/cysts-vs-tumors-on-dogs-what-that-lump-might-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"Cysts vs. Tumors on Dogs: What That Lump Might Mean\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Finding a lump under your dog\u2019s fur can be alarming, but not every bump spells bad news. In many cases, these growths turn out to be harmless cysts or skin tags\u2014but sometimes, they\u2019re more serious. At Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital<\/a> in Citrus Heights, CA, our veterinarians often evaluate these lumps to determine what\u2019s going on and whether treatment is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Cysts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cysts are among the most common lumps found on dogs. They\u2019re small sacs filled with fluid, semi-solid material, or oil from your dog\u2019s sebaceous (oil) glands. While they can look worrisome, cysts are typically benign, meaning they aren\u2019t cancerous and don\u2019t spread to other parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can develop anywhere, but you\u2019ll often find them on the head, neck, or body. Most feel soft or slightly firm, and they may rupture or ooze a waxy, white material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common types of cysts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n