Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 85 lbs
Hi. My Pit has a growth on his right thigh. About a dime size now. It's scabby now because he has been licking and kinda biting at it. Should I get alarmed?
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Published on March 30th, 2017
Any growth is a cause for concern, especially if it is bothering Hercules. It could be a cyst, benign tumor, or a malignant tumor (unlikely in a young dog). I would have him see by a vet to diagnose the cause of this growth so it can be treated.
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This could be an abscess, cyst or a tumor. Best to have it examined by a veterinarian who can empty and flush an abscess/evacuate a cyst or take a small biopsy of the growth to determine whether it needs to be removed as soon as possible.
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