Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
Keymaster
Hello! I don't know what the lump is from looking and it's possible that your vet won't either (for full explanation read https://vethelpdirect.com/vetblog/2019/11/04/my-pet-has-a-lump-what-should-i-do/ - this is my favourite one because I wrote it, but if you search for 'lump' in the blog, there is a wealth of other articles).
Usually when a lump is found, there is some kind of 'toss up' between the desire to avoid surgery for a pet and the desire to identify the lump and limit the risk of cancer as much as possible. My personal preference is generally to err on the side of caution, but there are all sorts of factors - the pets' age, the risk of GA in that particular animal, financial concerns, perceived risk level of the particular lump - to be considered.
Showing this lump to the vet very soon and having them talk you through the decision as to where to go from here, seems a very good plan of action to me.
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