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My dog has a red, bleeding, growing bump on her hip. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 8 months old | 65 lbs

My dog has a dime size red bump on her rear hip it did bleed but not much but seems to be growing not fast but within 2 days it was double the size when it first started it was a size of a pea but now ita dime size she doesnt itch it or bite it she eats normal an drinks normal her energy is normal so im lost on what it is ooo my dog is lab an shepard mix i really dont want a $200vet bill if i can help it an treat it myself

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Answered By Britni Miller, DVM

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Published on July 7th, 2017

Unfortunately there is no way to tell what that is just by looking at it. It could be a benign or malignant growth. I am concerned that it could be a mast cell tumor and I recommend having Lexi examined by her veterinarian. They will take a sample with a needle and examine it under the microscope to determine what it is and what treatment is needed.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on August 1st, 2017

    IT could be a small infection, it could also be a lump (tumor), i recommend not touching it and just keeping an eye on it in the next couple weeks, if it does not resolve or gets bigger- take Gunner to the vet in order to get it treated.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

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    Published on June 20th, 2019

    I recommend to have Nellie examined by her veterinarian. Skin masses can be many things but red raised masses are especially concerning for a skin cancer called a Mast Cell tumor. Your veterinarian will need to collect a sample of cell to examined under the microscope to determine what this is and if further treatment is needed. I don't suspect this is related to the move or the other dogs. Have this checked out soon and best of luck.

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