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My dog has a bump on his penis. What could this lump or growth be?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

My dog has a bump on the outter skin around his penis. What could it be?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 27th, 2017

Hello, sorry to hear about Chewy. Depending on how it feels that could be something benign such as a fluid filled cyst or an abscess (pocket of infection and pus), or it could be something more aggressive such as cancer. The only way to tell is by taking a sample of it and looking at the cells under the microscope. If it's a cyst or an abscess, your veterinarian will be able to tell most likely without needing to look at the cells. I would recommend having the lump evaluated by your veterinarian. In the interim you should monitor the lump daily to note any changes in size or appearance. Hope this helps and best of luck

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 31st, 2017

    I wouldn't worry unless it seems to bother Buckley. Puppies often have small skin rashes, papules and pustules that develop due to their developing immune system. Monitor it for now and see if it resolves on its own within the next 1-2 weeks. If it seems to spread, bother Buckley, or does not resolve then you can have your vet take a look at it to make sure it doesn't require any specific medical treatment.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on January 6th, 2020

    That does look like some sort of growth or irritation. Due to its location, I would have it examined by your vet and a sample taken, especially if it's growing rapidly bothersome, or changing in appearance.

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    Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on January 23rd, 2018

    That little bump appears to look like a small pustules (pimple). If this is the only one I would watch it and make sure it dries up and heals in the next few days. However, watch for more to pop up anywhere on his body because puppy pyoderma or skin infection is common in young dogs. If several pop up he should be evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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