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My senior dog has bright red lumps all over. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 16 years and 8 months old

Hey my 15 year old jack Russell dog has a bright red lumps all over his body what should I do about it Have u got an email address we're I could send u a pic ples

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 30th, 2016

Pictures can only be shared within private consultations, alternatively you can upload a picture to your profile an ask the question again. What you are describing sounds like a possible allergic reaction, if it has been there for more than 48 hours I would recommend taking jack to the vet in order to get it checked and treated.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on October 30th, 2016

    Poor pup. Without being able to see the lumps, it's hard to say for sure what they might be. These could be skin masses or tumors of some kind, or he could have a bacterial or fungal skin infection or even an allergy causing this. I would recommend having him examined by a vet when you are able to - he/she may be able to tell what is going on based on the exam, or may recommend some diagnostic testing such as a skin scrape or biopsy to determine the problem.

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