lump?

[Jen&Indie]

hey, i was stroking indie today and happened to notice a tiny lump on her back (a bit below her neck). Anyway, can anyone suggest what it could be? my boyfriend suggested it could be her microchip slipped down and someone else suggested it could be a cyst? its very small, and i can move it around, its just below her skin

[Moo]

Kirby has one on his shoulder, beats the heck out of me as to what it is.

It's always been there, it's never grown. I lost it once, found it again... I wouldn't worry about it unless it grows or bothers her.

[AussiesCollies]

It definitely could be a mole. My border collie has one on her but near her tail and it can be moved around with a finger too. Cysts are usually hard and feel like a bump.

[Meisti]

Could simply be a fatty deposit. Max started getting them once he turned 9 - just a few here and there. For now, I would monitor the lump: You already checked to see that it is not attached to anything - and that it isn't is generally speaking a good sign. Also take the lump between your fingers so you get an idea of its size. Keep checking about every other day or even every day if you feel like it to see if it increases in size. Fatty deposits usually stay the same or vary only slightly in size and are unattached to bone or anything else. There is usually nothing that you need to do about them as they are not harmful. However, if the lump is attached to bone, etc. and/or increases in size, you should have a vet look at it as there are many possibilities of what it could be. Could be a benign cyst or an infected hair follicle that you can leave unless it bothers you or your dog too much or unless it keeps growing significantly. Could also be a malevolent growth that needs to be taken out as soon as possible. For now, just monitor and then determine what your next step should be. Max lived with his bump for many years without any problems.