Hi Gary. Any black lump is likely to be a melanoma, so it’s worth getting a vet to take a look.

Hi Lauren. Skin tags are soft, but they have a definite shape, not saggy. There’s a few pictures in the article above of the different ways we see them. Also have a look at the mystery lump I’ve posted at the end.

Hi Linda. My opinion is that a full incisional biopsy should be performed first in areas where removal is difficult, like a limb or tail. This will allow for accurate planning. There’s nothing wrong with doing a needle biopsy first but it’s just not as reliable, as you may be seeing now.

Hi Makayla. I can’t tell what it is from the description, but at five years old something nasty is unlikely. If you can’t see a vet, the best thing to do is measure the lump to the nearest millimetre and then make sure that it doesn’t get any bigger. If it does, go to a vet straight away.

Hi Teo. Without knowing the age or breed, it would be too much guesswork to answer that question. Regardless, always see a vet if a lump is growing quickly.

Hi Stacey. These don’t sound like they are related to the spay. I would get them checked out. Leave a comment once you work out what they are if you can.