My dog has a red, raw lip bump that won't go away. What is it?

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I have a miniature boxer about 7 years old. he has a place on top lip that started as a bump and has been there for several months I figured it was just a wasp sting because he is always trying to bite them when they get into a window or something. but now the place is bright red still about same size but it looks raw and sore. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 50 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would recommend having this spot examined by your veterinarian. Boxers are prone to developing tumors, especially mast cell tumors and it is possible that this spot on his nose is something like a mast cell tumor. Other more benign tumors are possible, or it may be an area of infection or a granuloma. Your veterinarian may want to take a sample using a needle (fine needle aspirate) to examine under the microscope and help determine what this mass might be.

My dog has a red, raw lip bump that won't go away. What is it?

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