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My dog has a red lump on his chest near a nipple. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old

My dog has a big bump / lump on his chest right next to a nipple it has a redish timy bump in the center of it making it look like another nipple

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 12th, 2017

This could be either a benign or malignant growth. Based on Kane's age, it is more likely a benign growth. I recommend that you have Kane evaluated by your veterinarian to have a fine needle aspiration of the mass to find out what it is. This is a very easy, quick and pain-free procedure that takes little time and could provide a diagnosis to help determine the best course of action. Best of luck with Kane!

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