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My dog has a red open sore. Is it a tumor or something else?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 years and 2 months old | 60 lbs

I need help understanding what my dogs red open sore is

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 19th, 2017

This lump looks like it could be a skin tumour. It looks ulcerated and possibly infected. It would be wise to have it tested at the vet to determine exactly what type of tumour it is, benign or cancerous.

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