My dog has a red lump or blister near his anus. Is it serious?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 13 lbs
What is this lump/ blister near my dog's anus?
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Published on July 28th, 2017
It's a little difficult to tell from your picture alone - being able to examine and touch a lump in person makes it much easier to determine what it is. This could be a skin tumor, a small abscess or inflammatory nodule, or a lesion from something like contact hypersensitivity. I would recommend having this lump examined by your veterinarian since it looks red and possibly like there is discharge. If he is licking or chewing at the lump you should put an e-collar on him until you can see a veterinarian. They may know what it is after being able to examine it or may recommend taking an aspirate sample using a small needle to look for cells under the microscope.
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Published on April 22nd, 2018
This red lump needs to be checked and analysed as there are many conditions and types of tumors that could look like that. take him to the vet, they will perform a fine needle aspiration on the growth and send it to the lab for analysis. when the result comes, the vet will advise what needs to be done according to the diagnosis.
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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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Published on March 18th, 2019
Yes, I would be concerned because any lump in a senior dog could be malignant. It could also be benign or a cyst. Any suspicious lumps should be examined by the vet. The vet can perform a test called a fine needle aspirate on it. To do this, the vet sticks a small needle into the lump to get a sample of its cells, and examines the cells on a slide under a microscope. It's usually painless to the animal, and relatively quick to perform. Once the cause of the lump is diagnosed, the vet can discuss treatment options if needed. I'd give Sasha's vet a call in the morning to make her an appointment. Best of luck.
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