My dog has a red, inflamed bump on its stomach. What should I do?

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My female miniature pinscher has a medium sized red bump on her stomach and it has redness around it what is it. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | spayed

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

This bump could be caused by a number of different things. It could be an insect bite of some kind, a localized bacterial infection or inflammatory reaction, or even a skin growth or tumor. If you just noticed it today, you could try applying a topical antibiotic spray labeled for dogs (available at most pet stores) and monitoring the spot for the next 2-3 days to see if it resolves. If not, I would recommend having it checked by a vet to find out for sure what it is - she may need prescription medication such as an antibiotic, or it may need to be surgically removed.

My dog has a red, inflamed bump on its stomach. What should I do?

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