How to Treat a Dog Cyst Naturally: 5 Effective Home Remedies
How to Get Rid of a Dog Cyst Naturally
If your dog has a cyst, you’re probably looking for natural, effective ways to treat it without jumping straight to surgery. In this post, I’ll walk you through five tried-and-tested remedies that you can use at home to help reduce and even eliminate cysts in dogs. These solutions are simple, cost-effective, and can bring real results in managing those lumps and bumps your pet might be dealing with.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog Cyst Naturally
If your dog has developed a cyst, you’re probably wondering how to treat it without surgery or expensive vet visits. In this post, I’m going to share five natural ways to treat cysts in dogs and give you some great solutions that you can try at home. These methods are safe, cost-effective, and easy to apply with just a little time and care.
Let’s take a look at Pipster, my dog, who’s had a sebaceous cyst on her right wrist for over five years. While it hasn’t caused any problems so far, this is a great example of how cysts can appear under the skin. These sebaceous cysts are filled with a thick, oily substance called sebum, and they develop around the sebaceous glands. These glands produce oil that keeps the skin and hair shiny and healthy, protecting your dog from infections and allergens.
In Pipster’s case, the lump has been soft and movable, almost like there’s fluid inside. This is typical of sebaceous cysts or any type of cyst, which is essentially a fluid-filled structure that becomes obstructed. We want to break that down and allow the fluid to drain without needing surgery.
Here’s how we can naturally treat these cysts:
1. Hot Compress
The first principle in treating any lump or cyst is applying heat. Heat can increase blood flow to the cyst, break it down, and speed up the healing process. A hot compress can help open up the blocked duct and allow the cyst to drain.
How to Use:
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Boil some water and pour it into a bowl.
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Soak a cloth in the hot water, and test it on your own skin to ensure it’s not too hot.
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Apply the warm, damp cloth to the cyst and hold it there for 10 minutes.
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Repeat this process four times a day for up to 14 days. This regularity will help ensure the cyst breaks down and drains.
2. Topical Anti-Inflammatory: DMSO
DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide) is a fantastic, affordable topical anti-inflammatory that penetrates deeply into the skin and targets the cyst. This helps open up the blocked duct and can allow the cyst to drain naturally.
How to Use:
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Apply three drops of liquid DMSO directly onto the cyst.
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Rub it into the area gently.
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Apply this twice a day for at least 14 days to see results.
3. Witch Hazel with Aloe
If the cyst has ruptured or is starting to ooze, it’s essential to address any secondary infection. Witch hazel with aloe is an excellent solution here. Witch hazel is a mild astringent that can dry up excess secretions, while aloe is a soothing anti-inflammatory.
How to Use:
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Apply a small amount of witch hazel with aloe onto a cotton swab.
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Gently wipe the infected cyst with the swab four times a day for 7 to 10 days. This will help with any surface infection and prevent further irritation.
4. Castor Oil
You may not have thought about using castor oil, but it’s a safe, natural anti-inflammatory that’s known to help with cysts. Castor oil is great for reducing swelling and irritation, and many pet owners have found it helpful for treating cysts in their dogs.
How to Use:
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Apply a few drops of castor oil directly onto the cyst.
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Gently rub it into the area.
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You can combine this with DMSO to help it penetrate more effectively into the cyst.
5. CBD Oil
CBD (cannabidiol) has anti-inflammatory properties and can be an excellent addition to your dog’s treatment for cysts. It can help shrink the cyst and relieve any pain or discomfort associated with it.
How to Use:
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For a 50-pound dog like Pipster, give 50mg of CBD daily (3 mg per 10 lbs).
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You can either administer it orally or apply a few drops of CBD oil directly onto the cyst.
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Apply twice a day and continue for at least 30 days to assess the effectiveness.
The Takeaway
By applying these natural remedies, you can help your dog’s cyst heal at home, without the need for surgery. The key is consistency—be diligent about applying these treatments regularly, and you’ll likely see improvement. Hot compresses, DMSO, witch hazel with aloe, castor oil, and CBD oil are all great options that can reduce inflammation, open blocked ducts, and encourage the cyst to drain naturally.
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Hi Doc,
Is it ok to do all of these treatments when it is an open wound around the cyst or should we use the Witchhazel w/ aloe first to try and sooth and dry it out first?
Thank you!!
It is perfectly acceptable for you to follow these treatments.
Do I follow these steps one after another or first do hot compress for 14 days and then move to the next product and so on
Do hot compresses first for 7–14 days, then begin the herbal or topical treatments listed, rather than jumping around.
From the article, Dr. Jones recommends this natural stepwise approach:
Apply warm compresses twice daily for about 7–14 days to soften the cyst and promote drainage.
Once reduced, use castor oil, diluted essential oils, or witch hazel and aloe to support healing after the compress stage
So yes—start with the warmth phase, then move on to the topical remedies. That way each step builds on the previous for better results.
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Hi! Was wondering if any of these would be effective for a dermoid cyst? The vet wants to do surgery which is going to cost $4,000. We’ve been doing castor oil on and off which has kept the inflamation down. Hoping that we can maybe treat it at home?
there are natural ways to treat dog cysts without surgery. Some of the recommended remedies include applying castor oil, which you’re already using, as it can help reduce inflammation. Additionally, other holistic treatments like Witch Hazel with aloe and essential oils may also be helpful in treating the cyst.
My Great Pyrenees has a cyst the size of a football on her shoulder. The vet did a biopsy but it was inconclusive for cancer. Will castor oil shrink a tumor this size? Are there any essential oils that would help? Surgery isn’t an option due to the size and location of the cyst.
For your Great Pyrenees with a cyst the size of a football, while castor oil can help reduce inflammation and potentially shrink a cyst, it may not be able to fully resolve a cyst of that size, especially if it’s deep or complex. Castor oil is commonly used to help with smaller cysts and can assist with reducing the swelling and discomfort. However, results can vary depending on the type and location of the cyst.
In addition to castor oil, essential oils such as frankincense, lavender, and tea tree oil are sometimes recommended for their anti-inflammatory and healing properties. When using essential oils, ensure they are properly diluted before applying to avoid skin irritation.
Since surgery isn’t an option, you can also consider other holistic treatments like witch hazel with aloe, which can soothe the area and help reduce swelling.
Always monitor the cyst closely, and if there is any change in size or appearance
why not just drain cyst and remove capsule so it doesn’t come back?
Draining a cyst only removes the fluid, not the capsule—so it often comes back. Removing the entire capsule is the best way to prevent recurrence. Some natural remedies may help shrink or manage cysts, but they typically don’t eliminate the capsule either.
My Mini Schnauzer has a large cyst, tumor inside her ear over her canal. Will aloe and DMSO help shrink that?
Thanks for your question—I’m sorry to hear your Mini Schnauzer is dealing with that.
Aloe and DMSO can sometimes help with inflammation and absorption of other healing ingredients, and may offer some benefit for small, superficial cysts. However, since this growth is inside the ear and over the canal, it’s a sensitive area, and applying DMSO near the ear canal should be done with extreme caution—it absorbs very quickly and can carry anything on the skin directly into the bloodstream.
For a large cyst or tumor, especially in a delicate location like the ear, it’s best to have it properly diagnosed (if it hasn’t been already) to know what you’re dealing with—whether it’s benign, infected, or something more serious.
You can support her with natural remedies, but I’d recommend speaking to your vet before applying anything directly to that area.
my 15 and a half year old Golde- lab has two cysts in his anal region. what can we fo to help alleviate any discomfort for the poor fellow.
For your senior Golden-Lab with anal cysts, here’s how you can help:
Comfort and Care
Warm compresses: Apply a warm, damp cloth to the area for 5–10 minutes a few times a day to reduce inflammation and encourage drainage if needed.
Keep the area clean: Gently wipe with unscented baby wipes or saline solution after bowel movements to avoid irritation or infection.
Omega-3 supplements: Fish oil can reduce inflammation and support skin health.
CBD or natural pain relief: Low-dose CBD or turmeric (curcumin) may help with discomfort—ask your vet for safe dosing